SAFO 10016
Cessna 195 · Other Documents
Overview
This document is a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) issued by the FAA, specifically addressing the importance of seat stops in various Cessna aircraft models, including the Cessna 195. It serves as a reminder to inspectors, operators, owners, and maintenance technicians about the necessity of having type design seat stops installed on all seat rails to ensure airworthiness. The alert highlights the potential safety risks associated with missing or improperly installed seat stops, particularly during critical phases of flight such as takeoff and landing. It emphasizes the need for regular inspections of seat stops to maintain safety standards and compliance with airworthiness requirements.
- Seat stops are required for airworthiness in Cessna aircraft, including the Cessna 195.
- Improperly installed seat stops can lead to safety hazards during takeoff and landing.
- Regular inspections of seat stops should be conducted at 100-hour and annual inspections.
Document
Source
Originally published by www.faa.gov. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type ·
- Other Documents
- Year ·
- 2010
- Pages ·
- 1
- File size ·
- 35 KB
- Publisher ·
- www.faa.gov
What is the SAFO 10016?
The SAFO 10016 is a other documents for the Cessna 195, dated 2010.
How many pages is the SAFO 10016?
The copy of the SAFO 10016 on file runs 1 pages.
Where does the SAFO 10016 come from?
This copy of the SAFO 10016 was originally published by www.faa.gov and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.
What year was the SAFO 10016 published?
The SAFO 10016 — the Cessna 195 other documents on file — is dated 2010.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Cessna 195.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Purpose
The purpose of this SAFO is to remind all relevant parties about the requirement for type design seat stops to be installed on all seat rails in Cessna aircraft to meet airworthiness standards.
Background
The document outlines that missing or improper seat stops have been identified in several Cessna models, including the Cessna 195. It stresses that seat stops are crucial for safety and must be correctly installed to prevent seats from departing the rails during flight.
Recommended Action
Operators are advised to ensure that seat stops are inspected during scheduled inspections for proper location and airworthy condition. This includes checking for any signs of bending, cracking, or excessive wear.
Safety notes
- Improperly installed or worn seat stops could allow seats to depart the rails during critical flight phases.
- Seat stops must be the correct parts as identified in the parts catalog.
Full document text
SAFOSafety Alert for Operators U.S. Department SAFO 10016 of Transportation DATE: 8/26/10 Federal Aviation Administration Flight Standards Service Washington, DC http://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/airline_operators/airline_safety/safo A SAFO contains important safety information and may include recommended action. SAFO content should be especially valuable to air carriers in meeting their statutory duty to provide service with the highest possible degree of safety in the public interest. Besides the specific action recommended in a SAFO, an alternative action may be as effective in addressing the safety issue named in the SAFO. Subject: Missing or Improper Seat Stops in Cessna Models Purpose: This SAFO reminds inspectors, operators, owners and maintenance technicians that type design seat stops are required to be installed on all seat rails to meet airworthy requirements. Background: Missing or improper seat stops have been found on several Cessna models including 150, 152, 172 and 206. These seat stops are also found on Cessna models 303, 336 and 337; and all legacy (pre-1987) single-engine Cessna models 170, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190, 195, 205, 207 and 210. Cessna has identified seat stops as an important piece of equipment required for safety by inserting a warning note into their service manuals to ensure that seat stops are installed in the proper positions on the rails for each seat. Discussion: Improperly installed, worn or incorrect seat stop installations could allow the pilot and or co-pilot seats to depart the rails during critical phases of flight, such as take-off and landing. The seat stops need to be inspected at regular intervals for condition and proper installation to ensure the continued airworthiness of the seat stops. The Cessna service manual recommends inspection of seat stops at the 100 hour/Annual inspection, although not all of the Cessna service manuals provide instructions that specifically address inspection of the stops for condition, proper location or that the stops are approved parts. Recommended Action: Recommend operators ensure seat stops are inspected at their scheduled inspections intervals for proper location, seat stops are in airworthy condition by not being bent, cracked or worn and the stops are the proper part identified in the parts catalog. Contact: Questions or comments concerning this SAFO can be directed to Ron Center, Kansas City Aircraft Evaluation Group, FAA, by telephone at (316) 941-1242 or by fax at (316) 941-1279 for more information. Distributed by: AFS-200 OPR: AFS-300