AD 98-25-03 Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Model 172R Airplanes

Makes named: cessna. Models named: 172R. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Model 172R airplanes, serial numbers 17280437, 17280439, 17280454, 17280456, and 17280459; certificated in any category, that were not factory equipped with an autopilot. Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (e) of this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to address it.

Required within the next 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent loss of aileron control caused by a damaged or frayed aileron control cable, which could result in loss of directional control of the airplane, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the right wing for an incorrectly routed, frayed, or damaged aileron control cable, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions in Cessna Service Bulletin SB98-27-05, which incorporates the following pages: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pages Revision Level Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1, 2, 9 and 10.................. Revision 1........ August 17, 1998 3 through 8..................... Original Issue.... June 1, 1998 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (b) Prior to further flight, re-route any incorrectly routed cable and replace any frayed or damaged cable, in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual. (c) If an incorrectly routed, damaged, or frayed cable is found during the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, at the applicable time specified in paragraph (c)(1) or (c)(2) of this AD, submit a report of inspection findings to the Manager, Wichita Manufacturing Inspection Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 101, Mid- Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas, 67209; telephone: (316) 946- 4175; facsimile: (316) 946-4452. The report must include the condition found, date of inspection, and the serial number of the airplane. Information collection requirements contained in this regulation have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and have been assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. (1) For airplanes on which the inspection is accomplished after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 10 days after performing the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD. (2) For airplanes on which the inspection has been accomplished prior to the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 10 days after the effective date of this AD. (d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (e) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance times that provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas, 67209. The request shall be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Wichita ACO. Note 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Wichita ACO. (f) The inspection required by this AD shall be done in accordance with Cessna Service Bulletin SB98-27-05, which incorporates the following pages: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pages Revision Level Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1, 2, 9 and 10.................. Revision 1........ August 17, 1998 3 through 8..................... Original Issue.... June 1, 1998 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from The Cessna Aircraft Company, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW, suite 700, Washington, DC. (g) This amendment becomes effective on December 18, 1998. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 24, 1998. Michael Gallagher, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 98-32044 Filed 12-2-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P