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SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

Cessna 210 Centurion · Airworthiness Directives

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Overview

This document is an Airworthiness Directive issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia, specifically addressing the Cessna 210 series aeroplanes. It outlines the requirements for the Turbocharger Oil Reservoir Outlet Fitting for specific models within the Cessna 210 series. The directive mandates inspections and potential modifications to ensure safety and compliance with aviation regulations. It is crucial for operators of the affected models to adhere to the compliance requirements to maintain airworthiness and prevent potential engine oil loss due to fitting cracks.

  • The directive applies to Cessna 210 series models P210N, P210R, and T210R.
  • Operators must inspect the turbocharger oil reservoir outlet fitting for cracks.
  • Initial inspection must be completed before further flight after 13 June 1985.
  • If no cracks are found, repeat inspections are required every 25 hours of service.
  • Compliance with the previous issue of this directive is still valid.

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Applicability

The directive applies to all Cessna 210 series models, specifically P210N, P210R, and T210R, with serial numbers ranging from P21000001 to P21000855 and 21064898 to 21064929.

Requirement

Operators are required to take action in accordance with Cessna Service Bulletin SEB 85-11 or FAA AD 85-11-07. This includes inspecting the turbocharger oil reservoir outlet fitting for cracks.

Compliance

Compliance is required before further flight after 13 June 1985. If no cracks are found during the initial inspection, a repeat inspection must be conducted every 25 hours of time in service until the fitting is modified as per the requirement document.

Background

The directive has been amended to include Cessna Service Bulletin SEB 85-11 as a requirement document, highlighting the importance of addressing potential cracks in the turbocharger oil reservoir outlet fitting.

Safety notes

  • Cracks in the turbocharger oil reservoir outlet fitting may lead to rapid loss of engine oil.
Full document text

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES Cessna 210 Series Aeroplanes AD/CESSNA 210/58 Amdt 1 Turbocharger Oil Reservoir Outlet Fitting 8/85 Applicability: All model P210N, P210R and T210R with S/Nos P21000001 to P21000855, 21064898 to 21064929. Requirement: Action in accordance with Cessna Service Bulletin SEB 85-11 or FAA AD 85-11-07. Compliance: 1. Before further flight after 13 June 1985. 2. Where no cracks are found after initial inspection, repeat inspection every 25 hours time in service until modified in accordance with Requirement Document. Note: Compliance with the previous issue of this Directive constitutes compliance with this issue. Background: This Directive has been amended to include Cessna SB SEB 85-11 as a Requirement Document. Turbocharger oil reservoir outlet fitting may crack, resulting in rapid loss of engine oil.