SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Cessna 152 · Airworthiness Directives
Overview
This document is a schedule of airworthiness directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia, specifically addressing the Cessna 150, F150, 152, and F152 series aeroplanes. It outlines the requirements for inspecting the horizontal stabiliser forward attachment to ensure safety and structural integrity. The directive mandates inspections for potential cracking and structural distress in the specified areas, with compliance timelines established based on the aircraft's time in service. This document is crucial for maintaining airworthiness and ensuring that operators of these aircraft models adhere to safety regulations.
- All Cessna 150 and 152 series models are affected by this directive.
- Visual inspections for cracking in the horizontal stabiliser forward attachment are mandatory.
- Inspections must be completed within 100 hours of service after December 31, 1985, or at the next scheduled maintenance release.
- Repeat inspections are required at each new maintenance release issue.
- The directive aims to enhance safety by ensuring structural integrity of critical components.
Document
Source
Originally published by services.casa.gov.au. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Airworthiness Directives
- Year
- 1985
- Pages
- 1
- File size
- 10 KB
- Publisher
- services.casa.gov.au
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Applicability
The airworthiness directive applies to all models within the Cessna 150 and 152 series, including A150, A152, FA150, FA152, FRA150, and FRA152. This broad applicability ensures that all variants of these aircraft are subject to the same inspection requirements.
Requirement
Operators are required to visually inspect the horizontal stabiliser forward attachment nutplate for any signs of cracking or structural distress. Additionally, the horizontal stabiliser structure in the attachment area must also be inspected for similar issues. These inspections are critical for identifying potential safety hazards.
Compliance
Compliance with the directive is required within 100 hours of time in service after December 31, 1985, or at the next scheduled inspection for Maintenance Release after that date, whichever occurs later. Following the initial compliance, inspections must continue at each issue of a new Maintenance Release.
Background
The amendment to this directive extends the frequency of repeat inspections to align with periodic inspections. This change reflects a proactive approach to aircraft maintenance and safety, ensuring that potential issues are addressed regularly.
Safety notes
- Failure to comply with inspection requirements may lead to structural failure of the horizontal stabiliser.
- Regular inspections are essential for maintaining airworthiness and safety of the aircraft.
Full document text
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES Cessna 150, F150, 152 & F152 Series Aeroplanes AD/CESSNA 150/32 Amdt 1 Horizontal Stabiliser Forward Attachment 12/85 Applicability: All models A150, A152, FA150, FA152, FRA150 and FRA152. Requirement: To detect cracking in the horizontal stabiliser forward attachment nutplate: 1. Gain access to horizontal stabiliser forward attachment area. 2. Visually inspect nutplates for cracking and/or structural distress. 3. Visually inspect the horizontal stabiliser structure in the attachment area for cracking and/or structural distress. Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 31 December 1985, or at the next scheduled inspection for Maintenance Release issue after 31 December 1985, whichever is the later and thereafter at each issue of a new Maintenance Release. Background: This amendment extends the repeat inspection frequency to coincide with the periodic inspection.
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