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SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

CESSNA 185 · Airworthiness Directives

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Overview

This document is a Schedule of Airworthiness Directives specifically for the Cessna 185 series aeroplanes. It outlines mandatory inspection requirements to ensure the airworthiness of the aircraft. The directive focuses on the engine mount, which is a critical component for the safe operation of the aircraft. Pilots and maintenance personnel are required to comply with the inspection intervals specified in the directive to maintain safety standards. This document serves as an important reference for ensuring that the Cessna 185 remains in compliance with safety regulations set forth by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.

  • Inspect the engine mount for cracks, focusing on rear engine bearers and rear cross tube.
  • Inspections must be performed at intervals not exceeding 100 hours of time in service.
  • This directive applies to all models of the Cessna 185 series.

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Document details

Type
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Airworthiness Directives
Year
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1968
Pages
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1
File size
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9.3 KB
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services.casa.gov.au
About this document
What is the SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES?

The SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES is a airworthiness directives for the CESSNA 185, dated 1968.

How many pages is the SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES?

The copy of the SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES on file runs 1 pages.

What year was the SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES published?

The SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES — the CESSNA 185 airworthiness directives on file — is dated 1968.

How rare is it?
2,450CESSNA 185 registered worldwide · 2,425 active

Common. More common than 99% of the aircraft models we track.

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Applicability

The directive applies to all models within the Cessna 185 series, ensuring that all aircraft of this type are subject to the same inspection requirements.

Requirement

The primary requirement of this directive is to visually inspect the engine mount for any signs of cracking. Special attention should be given to the rear engine bearers and the rear cross tube, as these areas are critical for structural integrity.

Compliance

Compliance with the directive mandates that inspections must be conducted at intervals not exceeding 100 hours of time in service. This ensures that any potential issues are identified and addressed promptly.

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Safety notes

  • Failure to comply with inspection requirements may lead to structural failure of the engine mount.

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Full document text

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES Cessna 185 Series Aeroplanes AD/CESSNA 185/12 Engine Mount 7/68 Applicability: All models. Requirement: Visually inspect the engine mount for cracking, with particular attention to the rear engine bearers and rear cross tube. Compliance: At intervals not exceeding 100 hours time in service.