Cessna 205 — Airworthiness Directives

This document is an Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) of Australia concerning the Cessna 205 series aeroplanes. It revokes a previous directive and introduces new requirements for aircraft fitted with plastic control wheels. The directive outlines necessary actions to address safety concerns related to reported cracking and failures of these components. Compliance with the directive is mandatory for all applicable aircraft, and it specifies the intervals for inspections and the relevant service letter to follow. This AD is crucial for maintaining the airworthiness of the Cessna 205 series and ensuring pilot safety.

• This AD applies to all Cessna 205 models with plastic control wheels.
• Operators must inspect the control wheels as per Cessna Service Letter No. 64-8.
• Inspections must occur at intervals not exceeding 500 hours TIS.
• The AD was issued due to reports of cracking and failures in plastic control wheels.
• The amendment becomes effective on 30 July 2009.