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FAA Pushes For Cessna 177 Wing Spar AD

Larry Anglisano
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Like the model 210, the Cessna 177RG Cardinal has a strong one-piece wing, but severe corrosion found in some 210 models prompted the same concerns for Cardinals.

After a Cessna T210M experienced an inflight breakup in Australia in 2019, the FAA issued AD 2020-03-16, effective March 9, 2020, for the visual and eddy current inspections of the carry-through spar lower cap. The AD isn’t isolated to M-model Centurions, but also applies to the 210G, T210G, 210H, T210H, 210J, T210J, 210K, T210K, 210L and T210L series. 

And now the FAA has expanded the list to include over 3400 U.S.-registered Cessna models, including 177, 177A, 177B, 177RG (retracs) and the F177RG. It has also added more Cessna Centurions to the list, including P-model (pressurized) 201s and later N- and R-model aircraft.

Larry Anglisano

Editor in Chief Larry Anglisano has been a staple at Aviation Consumer since 1995. An active land, sea and glider pilot, Larry has over 30 years’ experience as an avionics repairman and flight test pilot. He’s the editorial director overseeing sister publications Aviation Safety magazine, IFR magazine and is a regular contributor to KITPLANES magazine with his Avionics Bootcamp column.