EASA AD US-2020-18-01
Nov 10, 2020Fuselage - Forward Cabin Doorposts at the Strut Attach Fitting - Repetitive Inspections
Fuselage - Forward Cabin Doorposts at the Strut Attach Fitting - Repetitive Inspections is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2020-18-01) that applies to multiple Textron Aviation Inc. airplane models including various Cessna 172, 182, 206, 207, and 210 series aircraft. This AD mandates repetitive inspections of the lower area of the forward cabin doorposts at the strut attach fitting to detect cracks and requires repairs if cracks are found. The directive addresses a critical structural safety concern related to potential wing strut attach point failure.
- Textron Aviation 172 (Skyhawk)
- Textron Aviation 172RG
- Textron Aviation 182 (Skylane)
- Textron Aviation 206
- Textron Aviation U206 (Super Skywagon)
- Textron Aviation 207 (Skywagon)
- Textron Aviation 210 (Centurion)
- Textron Aviation F172
- Textron Aviation F182
- Textron Aviation FR172 (Reims Rocket)
- Textron Aviation P206
- Textron Aviation TP206 (Super Skylane)
- Textron Aviation R172 (Hawk XP)
- Textron Aviation Cessna 172
- Textron Aviation Cessna 182
- Textron Aviation Cessna 206
- Textron Aviation Cessna 207
- Textron Aviation Cessna 210