Cessna 210 Centurion — Service Bulletins

This document is a safety investigation report by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) concerning a landing gear malfunction in a Cessna 210 aircraft, registered VH-SMP. The incident occurred on February 1, 2015, during a scenic flight over King George Falls, resulting in a serious incident where the nose landing gear collapsed upon landing. The report details the events leading up to the malfunction, the pilot's actions, and the subsequent investigation findings. It emphasizes the importance of regular maintenance and adherence to service bulletins, particularly regarding the nose landing gear downlock actuator pins, which were found to have failed in this case. The document serves as a critical reminder for operators and maintenance personnel about the ongoing airworthiness of aging aircraft.

• The incident involved a Cessna 210 aircraft, registered VH-SMP, on February 1, 2015.
• The nose landing gear failed to lock down due to a malfunctioning down lock pin.
• The aircraft sustained minor damage during landing, with no injuries reported.
• Cessna Service Bulletin SEB95-20 recommends inspections of the nose landing gear down lock actuator pins.
• The aircraft had 9,965 hours total time in service at the time of the incident.