AD 87-20-03 R2

Historical

Airworthiness directive · Seat Tracks · Cessna 150A, 150B, 150C and 212 more

Effective
September 24, 1990
Superseded by
AD2011-10-09
Models
150A, 150B, 150C, 150D, 150E, 150F and 209 more
Registered aircraft
54,018 matched by model
Product
Aircraft · Small airplane
Amendment
39-6669
Docket
86-CE-71-AD

Unofficial copy of the text in the FAA’s Dynamic Regulatory System. The FAA’s own copy is the authoritative one. DRS record last changed August 7, 2025.

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Affected TCDS · 23

The type certificate data sheets for the models this AD names, matched by model and maker.

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Registered aircraft · 54,018

Registered aircraft whose airframe or engine model this AD names. Matched by model only, so check each against the AD’s applicability.

By aircraft maker
  • Cessna53,999 aircraft
  • Reims Aviation S A7 aircraft
  • P Z L Koliber4 aircraft
  • Reims4 aircraft
  • Cessna Wren3 aircraft
  • Cessna Conroy1 aircraft
By year built
19182012
Registered aircraft by year built: 45,561 aircraft
19181
19411
19421
19432
194726
1948249
1949189
1950261
1951166
1952525
1953550
1954444
1955621
19561,111
1957748
1958989
19591,015
1960997
1961841
1962959
19631,134
19641,391
19651,743
19662,420
19671,752
19681,999
19691,620
1970895
1971946
19721,447
19732,076
19741,922
19752,442
19762,807
19772,643
19782,537
19792,287
19801,299
19811,200
1982447
1983224
1984223
1985282
1986116
19871
19881
19931
19942
19952
19961
19971
19991
20091
20122

8,457 with no year recorded

By model

See all 200 models

Aircraft

See all 54,018 aircraft

NTSB investigations that cite this AD · 12

Their narratives or probable cause name AD 87-20-03, often to say whether the aircraft complied with it.

NTSB ANC11FA037Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Chugiak, AKThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in make and model, his lack of currency in FAA required takeoffs and landings, and his…May 27, 2011 · N4955A · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07LA209Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Tracy, CAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the operator's inadequate engine maintenance, which precipitated the loss of engine power, the…Jul 8, 2007 · N95038 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182E · Ashland, VAThe pilot's failure to properly secure the seat locking pin.Jan 19, 2007 · N9392X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Marina, CAthe installation of the unapproved forward seat stop by unknown maintenance personnel, which did not allow for full depth engagement of the seat lock pin, resulting in the seat slipping aft during the takeoff roll and subsequent loss of directional control. A…Jun 4, 2006 · N180LG · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTemco GC-1B · Morris, ILMalfunction of the pilot seat positioning mechanism for undetermined reasons resulting in a loss of aircraft control. The runway light struck when the airplane departed the pavement was a contributing factor.May 25, 2005 · N3875K · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA256Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Cross Keys, NJThe operator's inadequate 100-hour inspection of the airplane, and the pilot's continued operation with known deficiencies in equipment.Sep 8, 2000 · N9594L · Substantial damageNTSB FTW99LA244Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Seminole, TXThe pilot seat disengaging from the seat track resulting from inadequate AD compliance during the last annual inspection. A factor was the soft terrain.Aug 30, 1999 · N731JY · Substantial damageNTSB LAX99LA206Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · St. David, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate reference approach airspeed for the existing gusty wind conditions, and, his improper (uncoordinated) use of the pitch and power controls to arrest the resulting high sink rate.Jun 3, 1999 · N234TT · Substantial damageNTSB SEA98LA162Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T337E · Hillsboro, ORThe disengagement of the pilot seat forward and aft movement locking pin, followed by the pilot's seat sliding to the rear of the seat track.Aug 13, 1998 · N78SC · Substantial damageNTSB LAX95LA344Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · St. Johns, AZthe pilot's failure to assure that the seat adjustment pin was properly engaged prior to takeoff.Sep 29, 1995 · N8034L · DestroyedNTSB MIA95FA174Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Ft. Lauderdale, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed after a momentary loss of engine power during takeoff, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. The reason for power loss could not be determined.Jul 7, 1995 · N9324B · DestroyedNTSB FTW93LA184Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Canyon Lake, TXThe movement of the pilot's seat aft which resulted in his loss of control, his inability to regain control, and the ensuing inadvertent stall. A factor was the inadequate inspection of the airplane.Jun 9, 1993 · N6446B · Substantial damage