EASA Regulations for Textron Aviation F172

4 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Textron Aviation F172.

EASA AD US-2024-14-03

Auto Flight - Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot System - Software Update

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2024-14-03 addresses various airplanes equipped with the Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot System installed under Supplemental Type Certificate No. SA01866WI. This directive mandates a software update to the Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot System to prevent un-commanded automatic pitch trim runaway events. The affected aircraft include all models specified in the directive that have the optional GSA 28 pitch trim servo installed.

Jul 22, 2024

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtCommander (Cpac, Inc.) 112Commander (Cpac, Inc.) 114Daher Aerospace TBMooney International Corporation M20Piper Aircraft PA-24 (Comanche)Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Archer)Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cadet)Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cherokee)Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Dakota)Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Warrior)Piper Aircraft PA-28R (Arrow)Piper Aircraft PA-30 (Twin Comanche)Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Cherokee Six)Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Piper 6X)Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Saratoga)Piper Aircraft PA-32R (Lance)Piper Aircraft PA-39 (Twin Comanche)Textron Aviation 172 (Skyhawk)Textron Aviation 172RGTextron Aviation 177 (Cardinal)Textron Aviation 177RG (Cardinal RG)Textron Aviation 182 (Skylane)Textron Aviation 19Textron Aviation 206Textron Aviation U206 (Super Skywagon)Textron Aviation 206H (Stationair)Textron Aviation 210 (Centurion)Textron Aviation 23 (Musketeer)Textron Aviation 24 (Sierra)Textron Aviation 33 (Bonanza)Textron Aviation 35 (Bonanza)Textron Aviation 36 (Bonanza)Textron Aviation F172Textron Aviation F177RGTextron Aviation F182Textron Aviation FR172 (Reims Rocket)Textron Aviation P172DTextron Aviation P206Textron Aviation TP206 (Super Skylane)Textron Aviation R172 (Hawk XP)

EASA SIB AIR-21-16

Seat Back Attachment Bolt Inspection

Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: AIR-21-16 is an FAA information bulletin addressing a seat back attachment bolt inspection for various Textron Aviation (formerly Cessna Aircraft Company) models including the 172 series, 177 series, 180 series, 182 series, 188 series, 200 series, and 300 series airplanes. The bulletin highlights an airworthiness concern related to bolts attaching the seat back to the seat base on pilot and copilot seats using specific seat part numbers. It provides updated inspection guidance but does not mandate regulatory action.

Aug 27, 2021

Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtTextron Aviation 172 (Skyhawk)Textron Aviation 177 (Cardinal)Textron Aviation 177RG (Cardinal RG)Textron Aviation 180Textron Aviation 182 (Skylane)Textron Aviation 185 (Skywagon)Textron Aviation 188 (AGwagon)Textron Aviation 206Textron Aviation U206 (Super Skywagon)Textron Aviation 207 (Skywagon)Textron Aviation 210 (Centurion)Textron Aviation 337 (Super Skymaster)Textron Aviation F172Textron Aviation F177RGTextron Aviation F182Textron Aviation F337Textron Aviation FR172 (Reims Rocket)Textron Aviation P206Textron Aviation TP206 (Super Skylane)Textron Aviation R172 (Hawk XP)Textron Aviation T337

EASA AD 2020-0228

[Correction] Engine — Turbocharger Hose — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0228 is a corrective directive addressing turbocharger hose replacement on certain Cessna F172 and Piper PA-28 aircraft equipped with Continental Aerospace Technologies TAE 125-02 diesel engines. The directive targets turbocharger hoses with part number TAE EPA 40-7520-H0131 01 from a specific defective batch that may fail and cause significant engine power loss. It applies to aircraft with engines installed via EASA Supplemental Type Certificates 10014287 and 10014364.

Dec 3, 2020

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPiper Aircraft PA-28 (Archer)Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cadet)Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cherokee)Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Warrior)Textron Aviation 172 (Skyhawk)Textron Aviation F172Cessna F172Piper PA-28

EASA AD US-2020-18-01

Fuselage - 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.

Nov 10, 2020

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtTextron Aviation 172 (Skyhawk)Textron Aviation 172RGTextron Aviation 182 (Skylane)Textron Aviation 206Textron Aviation U206 (Super Skywagon)Textron Aviation 207 (Skywagon)Textron Aviation 210 (Centurion)Textron Aviation F172Textron Aviation F182Textron Aviation FR172 (Reims Rocket)Textron Aviation P206Textron Aviation TP206 (Super Skylane)Textron Aviation R172 (Hawk XP)Textron Aviation Cessna 172Textron Aviation Cessna 182Textron Aviation Cessna 206Textron Aviation Cessna 207Textron Aviation Cessna 210