Aviation Fabricators Document No: AF-491 805 North Fourth Street ...
CESSNA 172C · Maintenance Manual
Overview
This document serves as a Maintenance Manual Supplement and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) specifically for the headrest assembly installation in various Cessna aircraft, including the Cessna 172H. It provides maintenance technicians with essential information to ensure the airworthiness of the headrest assembly, which is installed according to Aviation Fabricators design data. The document outlines the necessary inspection requirements, maintenance schedules, and procedures to be followed to maintain compliance with FAA regulations. It emphasizes the importance of integrating this information into the aircraft's existing maintenance program, particularly for modifications that affect the aircraft's systems. The ICA is designed to supplement the basic Airplane Maintenance Manual, providing specific guidance related to the headrest assembly installation.
- The headrest assembly is applicable to multiple Cessna models including the 172H.
- Inspection of the headrest assembly should follow the same schedule as passenger seats in the Cessna Maintenance Manual.
- No additional service is required for the headrest assembly beyond normal inspection intervals.
Document
Source
Originally published by avfab.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Maintenance Manual
- Year
- 2010
- Pages
- 9
- File size
- 104 KB
- Publisher
- avfab.com
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In this document
1.0 Introduction
The introduction outlines the purpose of the Maintenance Manual Supplement, which is to provide maintenance technicians with the necessary information to ensure the airworthiness of the headrest assembly installed in Cessna aircraft. It emphasizes the need for operators to incorporate this information into their maintenance manuals and scheduled maintenance programs.
2.0 Inspection Requirements and Overhaul Schedule
This section details the inspection requirements for the new headrest assembly, stating that it should follow the same inspection schedule as the Cessna Maintenance Manual for passenger seats. It specifies that the assembly requires no additional service beyond normal inspection intervals.
10.0 Airworthiness Limitations
The airworthiness limitations section specifies that the information in this document supplements the basic Maintenance Manuals only in areas related to the headrest assembly installation. It confirms that there are no additional airworthiness limitations imposed by the installation of the headrest assembly.
Safety notes
- Operators must integrate the maintenance information from this document into their aircraft's Maintenance Manual.
- Consult the basic Airplane Maintenance Manual for limitations and procedures not covered in this supplement.
Full document text
Aviation Fabricators Document No: AF-491 805 North Fourth Street Revision: (A) Clinton MO 64735 Date: September 30, 2010 Page 1 of 9 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS For Headrest Assembly Document No.: AF-491 Revision “A” Revision Date: 09/30/10 Applicable to: Cessna 172B, 172C, 172D, 172E, 172F, 172G, 172H, 172K, 172M, 172N, 172P, 172Q, 180A, 180B, 180C, 180D, 180E, 180F, 180G, 180H, 180J, 180K, 182A, 182B, 182C, 182D, 182E, 182F, 182G, 182H, 182J, 182K, 182L, 182M, 182P, 182Q, R182, T182, TR182, A185E, A185F, 207, 207A, T207, T207A, 210L, T210L, 210M, T210M, 210N, P210N, T210N Aircraft PMA Part The information in the Instruction for Continued Airworthiness is FAA accepted material and complies with 14 CFR 23.1529, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. It supersedes or adds to that provided in the Maintenance Manual for the appropriate Cessna Series Aircraft, only where covered in the items contained herein. For limitations and procedures not contained in the Supplement, consult the Component Maintenance Manual, or other approved airplane data. Aviation Fabricators Document No: AF-491 805 North Fourth Street Revision: (A) Clinton MO 64735 Date: September 30, 2010 Page 2 of 9 REVISION PAGE Document Title: Instructions for Continued Airworthiness Prepared By: Todd Pogue Reviewed By: ____________ Updates to the ICA will be made by Aviation Fabricators Inc. Updates will be listed in the log of revisions and the effective pages will be listed below. LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Page Date Rev 1 09/30/10 A 2 09/30/10 A 3 09/30/10 A 4 09/30/10 A 5 09/30/10 A 6 09/30/10 A 7 09/30/10 A 8 09/30/10 A 9 09/30/10 A Log of Revisions REV. NO. EFFECTED PAGE(S) DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED BY IR All Initial Release 07/07/10 JRL A All Removed models 172L, 182N, T210K, & 210K on pages 1 & 6 09/30/10 JRL Aviation Fabricators Document No: AF-491 805 North Fourth Street Revision: (A) Clinton MO 64735 Date: September 30, 2010 Page 3 of 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS __________________________________ 1 REVISION PAGE_______________________________________________________________ 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS __________________________________________________________ 3 1.0 INTRODUCTION ___________________________________________________________ 5 2.0 INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS AND OVERHAUL SCHEDULE __________________________ 7 3.0 DIMENSION AND ACCESS ____________________________________________________ 7 4.0 LIFTING AND SHORING ______________________________________________________ 7 5.0 LEVELING AND WEIGHING ___________________________________________________ 7 6.0 TOWING AND TAXIIING _____________________________________________________ 7 7.0 PARKING AND MOORING ___________________________________________________ 8 8.0 PLACARDS AND MARKINGS __________________________________________________ 8 9.0 SERVICE INFORMATION _____________________________________________________ 8 10.0 AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS ______________________________________________ 9 Aviation Fabricators Document No: AF-491 805 North Fourth Street Revision: (A) Clinton MO 64735 Date: September 30, 2010 Page 4 of 9 ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS Abbreviations Definitions AML FAA Approved Model List (AML) Detailed Inspection (DET) An intensive examination of a specific item, installation or assembly to detect damage, failure or irregularity. Available lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection aids such as mirrors, magnifying lenses, etc. may be necessary. Surface cleaning and elaborate access procedures may be required. FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAA MIDO FAA Manufacturing Inspection District Office General Visual Inspection (GVI) A visual examination of an interior or exterior area, installation or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure or irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to enhance visual access to all exposed surfaces in the inspection area. This level of inspection is made under normally available lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight or droplight and may require removal or opening of access panels or doors. Stands, ladders or platforms may be required to gain proximity to the area being checked. ICA Instructions for Continued Airworthiness Special Detailed Inspection (SDI) An intensive examination of a specific item, installation, or assembly to detect damage, failure or irregularity. The examination is likely to make extensive use of specialized Inspection Techniques and/or equipment. Intricate cleaning and substantial access or disassembly procedure may be required. STC Supplemental Type Certificate Aviation Fabricators Document No: AF-491 805 North Fourth Street Revision: (A) Clinton MO 64735 Date: September 30, 2010 Page 5 of 9 1.0 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this Maintenance Manual Supplement and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) is to provide the maintenance technician with the information necessary to ensure the continued airworthiness of the Aviation Fabricators Headrest Assembly installation, per installation number 18-0425, when installed in accordance with Aviation Fabricators design data included on drawing D-10544. Modifications to an aircraft obligates the operator to include the maintenance information provided by this document into the operators aircraft Maintenance Manual and operator’s aircraft scheduled maintenance program. This document defines supplementary maintenance operations and frequencies recommended by Aviation Fabricators Inc., to ensure the aircraft’s airworthiness. The information contained herein addresses the requirements specified in 14 CFR 23.1529, Instructions for Continues Airworthiness and supplements the basic Airplane Maintenance Manual only in those areas listed as pertains to the
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installation of the headrest assembly, as installed per the Aviation Fabricator drawing D-10544. For limitations and procedures not contained in this supplement, consult the basic Airplane Maintenance Manual. DATA All information to support the continued airworthiness of this modification is contained in: Installation: Drawing D-10544 Parts: Refer to p/n 18-0425 per drawing D-10449 The new headrest assembly is a direct replacement headrest to be used on existing OEM seats. It is installed in the same manner as the existing headrest assemblies by inserting the headrest frame into the seat back supports. The headrest frame is made from steel tubing with a kydex shroud riveted to it. Design Change Control All data and changes to the parts and assemblies will be tracked per drawings D-10449 Rev D and D-10544 Rev (C) or later approved revisions. Aviation Fabricators Document No: AF-491 805 North Fourth Street Revision: (A) Clinton MO 64735 Date: September 30, 2010 Page 6 of 9 Applicable Aircraft Cessna 172B, 172C, 172D, 172E, 172F, 172G, 172H, 172K, 172M, 172N, 172P, 172Q, 180A, 180B, 180C, 180D, 180E, 180F, 180G, 180H, 180J, 180K, 182A, 182B, 182C, 182D, 182E, 182F, 182G, 182H, 182J, 182K, 182L, 182M, 182P, 182Q, R182, T182, TR182, A185E, A185F, 207, 207A, T207, T207A, 210L, T210L, 210M, T210M, 210N, P210N, T210N Aircraft Headrest Assembly Installation P/N 18-0425 Figure 1.0A Aviation Fabricators Document No: AF-491 805 North Fourth Street Revision: (A) Clinton MO 64735 Date: September 30, 2010 Page 7 of 9 2.0 INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS AND OVERHAUL SCHEDULE 1. To comply with14 CFR 23.1529, continue the new headrest assembly on the same inspection and maintenance schedule used per the Cessna Maintenance Manual for passenger seats. Annual and/or 100 hour inspection The modified systems require no service other than inspection at normal inspection intervals. Task Code Schedule Date Mech Insp AFI-100 a. Inspect for damage to upholstery. AFI-101 b. Inspect frame for damage, and corrosion. A. The new headrest assembly is on the same inspection and maintenance schedule used per the Cessna Maintenance Schedule for passenger seats. 3.0 DIMENSION AND ACCESS The installation of the new headrest assembly does not change the dimensions of the aircraft or alter the access to any existing aircraft system. 4.0 LIFTING AND SHORING No change. 5.0 LEVELING AND WEIGHING No change. 6.0 TOWING AND TAXIIING No change. Aviation Fabricators Document No: AF-491 805 North Fourth Street Revision: (A) Clinton MO 64735 Date: September 30, 2010 Page 8 of 9 7.0 PARKING AND MOORING No change. 8.0 PLACARDS AND MARKINGS No change. 9.0 SERVICE INFORMATION A. Upholstery Cleaning: Headrest Service Instructions 1. If possible dry clean fabric covering. 2. If dry cleaning is not possible clean fabric with Armour All fabric cleaner or equivalent. 3. Clean leather with Armour All leather cleaner or equivalent. 4. Clean and inspect overall headrest assembly for fit and function. Typical Headrest Maintenance Instructions: Headrest Assembly The headrest assembly is removed from the OEM seat by pulling upward on the headrest until the frame clears the seat back supports. The headrest assembly is installed onto the OEM seat by inserting the headrest frame with the spring pins into the seat back supports and pushing down. B. No additional overhaul time limitations and requirements apply to the Aviation Fabricators’ headrest assembly Aviation Fabricators Document No: AF-491 805 North Fourth Street Revision: (A) Clinton MO 64735 Date: September 30, 2010 Page 9 of 9 10.0 AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS The information contained herein supplements the basic Maintenance Manuals only in those areas listed, when the aircraft is modified in accordance with Aviation Fabricators drawing D-10544 Rev (C) or later approved revision. For limitations and procedures not contained in this supplement, consult the basic Airplane Maintenance Manuals. The Airworthiness Limitations section is FAA approved and specifies maintenance required under Sec. 43.16 and 91.403 of the Federal Aviation Regulations unless an alternative program has been FAA approved. AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS - LOG OF REVISIONS REV. EFFECTED PAGE (s) DESCRIPTION of REVISION DATE (IR) All Initial Release 07/07/2010 AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS There are no Airworthiness Limitations to the aircraft with the addition of the headrest assembly installed per D-10544. Distribution: Per the requirement of Appendix G of 14 CFR Part 23 paragraph G23.1 (c), the changes made to the ICA by the applicant will be distributed via mail by means of paper copy.
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