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2005-05-53 R1: Flight Control Systems

Emergency order 2005-05-53 R1 is an airworthiness directive. The FAA's subject line: Flight Control Systems. It names Cessna 172 Skyhawk, Cessna 182 Skylane, Cessna T182 Turbo Skylane: about 33,433 aircraft on the U.S. register today across them, though an order usually covers particular versions or serial numbers rather than every one. System: flight controls.

What it applies to as the FAA lists it

Kind of product
Aircraft
Makes
Cessna Aircraft Company
Models
172R, 172S, 182T, T182T
On this site
Cessna 172 Skyhawk 20,670 registered
Cessna 182 Skylane 11,828 registered
Cessna T182 Turbo Skylane 935 registered

Dates and paperwork

Docket
Unknown
Status
Current
The FAA's document
Read the order on the FAA's site

Related safety bulletins advice on the same designs, not orders

2026-03-242026-08 · Floats
2022-12-06CE-19-01 R1 · Engine Oil and Airplane Hour Meter; Pressure Switch Failure
2021-08-26AIR-21-16 · FLIGHT COMPARTMENT EQUIPMENT, Cessna Seat Back Attachment Bolt Inspection
2019-02-12CE-19-01 · Engine Oil and Airplane Hour Meter; Pressure Switch Failure
2018-11-21SW-18-31 · NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM

Source: FAA Dynamic Regulatory System, airworthiness directives. The FAA's document is the authority; the register counts are this site's, from the FAA register of October 8, 2026. Connections as data: /graph/directive/2005-05-53 R1.json · aircraft systems.