Type Acceptance Report – Cessna T303
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Overview
This document is a Type Acceptance Report for the Cessna T303, issued by the New Zealand Aircraft Certification Unit. It outlines the certification details, compliance with operational rules, and the basis for granting type acceptance in New Zealand. The report confirms that the Cessna T303 has been validated under FAA Type Certificate A34CE and is eligible for an Airworthiness Certificate in the Standard Category. It provides essential information for operators and owners regarding the aircraft's specifications, certification compliance, and operational requirements.
- MCTOW: 5,150 lb (2,336 kg)
- Max. seating capacity: 6
- Engines: Continental TSIO-520-AE and LTSIO-520-AE
- Propeller: McCauley 3AF32C506 or 507/82NEB-8
- Type Certificate: A34CE issued by FAA
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Originally published by www.aviation.govt.nz. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
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- Type
- Pilot's Operating Handbook
- Year
- 2018
- Pages
- 11
- File size
- 45 KB
- Publisher
- www.aviation.govt.nz
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In this document
Executive Summary
The Cessna T303 has received New Zealand Type Acceptance based on FAA Type Certificate A34CE. All serial numbers under this certificate are eligible for an Airworthiness Certificate, provided New Zealand operational requirements are met. The report is updated only when applications for revisions are received.
Aircraft Certification Details
The Cessna T303 is certified with a Maximum Certified Takeoff Weight (MCTOW) of 5,150 lb (2,336 kg) and can accommodate up to 6 seats. It is powered by Continental TSIO-520-AE and LTSIO-520-AE engines and features a McCauley 3AF32C506 or 507/82NEB-8 propeller.
Application Details and Background Information
The T303 is a low-wing, all-metal, six-seat light aircraft with retractable landing gear and turbocharged engines. It was developed from the original Model 303, designed as a multi-engine trainer. The T303 incorporates advanced features such as bonded structures and a supercritical wing section.
NZCAR §21.43 Data Requirements
The report details the compliance with New Zealand Civil Aviation Rules (NZCAR) regarding type acceptance. It includes information on airworthiness design standards, noise and emission standards, and references to the relevant flight manuals and maintenance documents.
New Zealand Operational Rule Compliance
The report assesses compliance with NZCAR Part 26 and Part 91 operational requirements. It outlines specific requirements for seating, restraints, and instrument compliance, confirming that the T303 meets the necessary standards for operation in New Zealand.
Full document text
Aircraft Certification Unit Type Acceptance Report TAR 18/21B/18 CESSNA T303 Type Acceptance Report Rev.0 : 22 May 2018 TAR 18/21B/18 – Cessna T303 i TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 1. INTRODUCTION 1 2. AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION DETAILS 2 3. APPLICATION DETAILS AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION 3 4. NZCAR §21.43 DATA REQUIREMENTS 4 5. NEW ZEALAND OPERATIONAL RULE REQUIREMENTS 6 ATTACHMENTS 7 APPENDIX 1 7 Type Acceptance Report Rev.0 : 22 May 2018 TAR 18/21B/18 – Cessna T303 1 Executive Summary New Zealand Type Acceptance has been granted to the Cessna Model T303 based on validation of FAA Type Certificate number A34CE. There are no special requirements for import. All serial numbers listed under the FAA type certificate have been type accepted in New Zealand, which are now eligible for the issue of an Airworthiness Certificate in the Standard Category in accordance with NZCAR §21.177, subject to any outstanding New Zealand operational requirements being met. (See Section 5 of this report for a review of compliance of the basic type design with the operating Rules.) NOTE: The information in this report was correct as at the date of issue. The report is generally only updated when an application is received to revise the Type Acceptance Certificate. For details on the current type certificate holder and any specific technical data, refer to the latest revision of the State-of-Design Type Certificate Data Sheet referenced herein. 1. Introduction This report details the basis on which Type Acceptance Certificate No. 18/21B/18 was granted in the Standard Category in accordance with NZCAR Part 21 Subpart B. Specifically, the report aims to: (a) Specify the foreign type certificate and associated airworthiness design standard used for type acceptance of the model(s) in New Zealand; and (b) Identify any special conditions for import applicable to any model(s) covered by the Type Acceptance Certificate; and (c) Identify any additional requirements which must be complied with prior to the issue of a NZ Airworthiness Certificate or for any subsequent operations. The report covers all models included on the State-of-Design type certificate which have been granted type acceptance in New Zealand. Appendix 1 details which models have been type accepted in accordance with the provisions of CAR Part 21B and which were certificated prior to that under NZCAR Section B.9 and are now type accepted under the transitional arrangements of Part 21 Appendix A(c). Type Acceptance Report TAR 18/21B/18 – Cessna T303 Rev.0 : 22 May 2018 2 2. Aircraft Certification Details (a) State-of-Design Type and Production Certificates: Manufacturer: Cessna Aircraft Company Type Certificate Holder: Textron Aviation Inc. (since July 29, 2015) Type Certificate: A34CE Issued by: Federal Aviation Administration Production Approval: Delegation Option Manufacturer No. CE-1 FAA Production Certificate 4 (b) Models Covered by the Part 21B Type Acceptance Certificate: (i) Model: T303 MCTOW: 5150 lb. [2336 kg] Max. No. of Seats: 6 Noise Standard: FAR Part 36 Engine: Continental TSIO-520-AE and LTSIO-520-AE Type Certificate: E8CE Issued by: Federal Aviation Administration Propeller: McCauley 3AF32C506 or 507/82NEB-8 Type Certificate: P22EA Issued by: Federal Aviation Administration Type Acceptance Report Rev.0 : 22 May 2018 TAR 18/21B/18 – Cessna T303 3 3. Application Details and Background Information The application for New Zealand type acceptance of the Cessna T303 model years not covered by the existing type acceptance was from the type certificate holder by email. The T303 is an all-metal low-wing six-seat light retractable twin with two flat six turbocharged air cooled engines. Type Acceptance Certificate Number 18/21B/18 was granted on x April 2018 to the Cessna Model T303 based on validation of FAA Type Certificate A34CE. There are no special requirements for import into New Zealand. The original Model 303 was designed as a light multi-engined trainer originally with 160 hp engines. It was developed into the larger and heavier T303 Crusader. The T303 incorporated a number of advanced features, being the first entirely new piston twin from Cessna in over a decade. These included bonded structures around the integral fuel tank, a supercritical wing section and counter rotating propellers, while standard equipment included integral airstairs and a full IFR avionics suite. The first, and so far, only, example of the Cessna T303 Crusader on the New Zealand Civil Aircraft Register is serial number T30300110 registered ZK-EXA. Type Acceptance Report TAR 18/21B/18 – Cessna T303 Rev.0 : 22 May 2018 4 4. NZCAR §21.43 Data Requirements The type data requirements of NZCAR Part 21B Para §21.43 have been satisfied by supply of the following documents, or were already held by the CAA: (1) State-of-Design Type certificate: FAA Type Certificate Number A34CE FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet no. A34CE at Revision 7 dated July 29, 2015 – Model T303 approved August 24, 1981 (2) Airworthiness design requirements: (i) Airworthiness Design Standards: The certification basis of the Cessna T303 is FAR Part 23 effective February 1, 1965, including Amendments 23-1 through 23-21, plus FAR 23 paragraphs §23.1545 and §23.1416 at Amendment 23-23. This is an acceptable certification basis in accordance with NZCAR Part 21B Para §21.41, because FAR Part 23 is the basic standard for Normal Category Airplanes called up under Part 21 Appendix C. There are no non-compliances and no additional special conditions have been prescribed by the Director under §21.23. (ii) Special Conditions: Nil (iii) Equivalent Level of Safety Findings: Nil (iv) Airworthiness Limitations: See the aircraft Maintenance Manual. (3) Aircraft Noise and Engine Emission Standards: (i) Environmental Standard: The Model T303 has been certificated for noise under FAR Part 36, including Amendments 36-1 through 36-11. (ii) Compliance Listing:
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See Advisory Circular 36-1H Appendix 7 and Flight Manuals (Section 4). Model: MTOW: Engine: Propeller: RPM: Noise Levels MdbA CdbA T303 5150 TSIO-520-AE 3AF32C506 2400 76.5 74.3 (4) Certification Compliance Listing: Cessna Report DM-T303-0: Original Certification of the Model T303, plus: -Addendum 3: Certification of the 1983 Model Changes -Addendum 7: Approval of the 1984 Model Changes S-T303-33: Substantiation, Critical Loads and Structural Materials Summary Type Acceptance Report Rev.0 : 22 May 2018 TAR 18/21B/18 – Cessna T303 5 (5) Flight Manual: CAA AIR Cessna Number: Publication: Title: AIR 2184 D1596-13 Model T303 (1982) Pilot's Operating Handbook AIR 3703 D1602-13 Model T303 (1983) Pilot's Operating Handbook AIR 3704 D1607-13 Model T303 (1984) Pilot's Operating Handbook (6) Operating Data for Aircraft, Engine and Propeller: (i) Maintenance Manual: Cessna T303 (1982-84) Service Manual – Publication D2532-13 (ii) Current service Information: Service Bulletins (iii) Illustrated Parts Catalogue: Cessna T303 (1982-1984) Parts Catalog – Publication P689-12 (7) Agreement from manufacturer to supply updates of data in (5), and (6): Textron Aviation Publications are now available through the Textron Aviation Technical Publications website at https://ww2.txtav.com (8) Other Information: M-303-106: T303 Electrical Load Analysis Type Acceptance Report TAR 18/21B/18 – Cessna T303 Rev.0 : 22 May 2018 6 5. New Zealand Operational Rule Compliance Compliance with the retrospective airworthiness requirements of NZCAR Part 26 has been assessed as they are a prerequisite for the grant of an airworthiness certificate. Civil Aviation Rule Part 26 Subpart B – Additional Airworthiness Requirements Appendix B – All Aircraft PARA: REQUIREMENT: MEANS OF COMPLIANCE: B.1 Marking of Doors and Emergency Exits To be determined on an individual aircraft basis B.2 Crew Protection Requirements – CAM 8 Appdx. B # .35 Not Applicable – Agricultural Aircraft only Compliance with the following additional NZ operating requirements has been reviewed and were found to be covered by either the original certification requirements or the basic build standard of the aircraft, except as noted: Civil Aviation Rule Part 91 Subpart F – Instrument and Equipment Requirements PARA: REQUIREMENT: MEANS OF COMPLIANCE: 91.505 Seating and Restraints – Safety belt/Shoulder Harness FAR §23.785 91.507 Pax Information Signs – Smoking, safety belts fastened Not Applicable – Less than 10 passenger seats 91.509 Min. VFR (1) ASI (2) Machmeter (3) Altimeter (4) Magnetic Compass (5) Fuel Contents (6) Engine RPM (7) Oil Pressure FAR §23.1303(a) N/A – No Mach limitations FAR §23.1303(b) FAR §23.1303(c) FAR §23.1305(a) FAR §23.1305(d) FAR §23.1305(b) (8) Coolant Temp (9) Oil Temperature (10) Manifold Pressure (11) Cylinder Head Temp. (12) Flap Position (13) U/c Position (14) Ammeter/Voltmeter N/A – Air cooled engine fitted FAR §23.1305(c) FAR §23.1305(h) FAR §23.1305(f) N/A – Fixed Undercarriage FAR §23.1351 91.511 Night VFR Instruments and Equipment Operational requirement – Compliance as applicable 91.513 VFR Communication Equipment Operational requirement – Compliance as applicable 91.517 IFR Instruments and Equipment Operational requirement – Compliance as applicable 91.519 IFR Communication and Navigation Equipment Operational requirement – Compliance as applicable 91.523 Emergency Equipment: (a) More Than 9 pax – First Aid Kits per Table 7 – Fire Extinguishers per Table 8 (b) More than 20 pax – Axe readily accessible to crew (c) More than 61 pax – Portable Megaphones per Table 9 Operational Requirement – Compliance as applicable Operational Requirement – Compliance as applicable Not Applicable – Less than 20 passenger seats Not Applicable – Less than 61 passenger seats 91.529 ELT – TSO C126 406 MHz after 22/11/2007 Operational requirement – Compliance as applicable 91.531 Oxygen Indicators – Volume/Pressure/Delivery Operational requirement – Compliance as applicable 91.533 Oxygen for non-Pressurised Aircraft Not fitted as standard 91.541 SSR Transponder and Altitude Reporting Equipment Operational requirement – Compliance as applicable 91.543 Altitude Alerting Device – Turbojet or Turbofan Not Applicable – Not turbo jet or turbofan powered 91.545 Assigned Altitude Indicator Operational requirement – Compliance as applicable A.15 ELT Installation Requirements To be determined on an individual aircraft basis Civil Aviation Rule Part 135 Subpart F – Instrument and Equipment Requirements PARA: REQUIREMENT: MEANS OF COMPLIANCE: 135.355 Seating / Restraints – Shoulder harness flight-crew seats FAR §23.785 135.357 Additional Instruments (Powerplant and Propeller) FAR §23.1305 135.359 Night Flight Landing light, Pax compartment Operational requirement – Compliance as applicable 135.361 IFR Operations Speed, Alt, spare bulbs/fuses Operational requirement – Compliance as applicable 135.363 Emergency Equipment (Part 91.523 (a) and (b)) Operational requirement – Compliance as applicable 135.367 Cockpit Voice Recorder N/A – Only for 2-crew helicopters with more than 10 pax 135.369 Flight Data Recorder Not Applicable – Less than 10 passenger seats 135.371 Additional Attitude Indicator Not Applicable – Not turbo jet or turbofan powered Type Acceptance Report Rev.0 : 22 May 2018 TAR 18/21B/18 – Cessna T303 7 NOTES: 1. A Design Rule reference in the Means of Compliance column indicates the Design Rule was directly equivalent to the CAR requirement, and compliance is achieved for the basic aircraft type design by certification against the original Design Rule. 2. The CAR Compliance Tables above were correct at the time of issue of the Type Acceptance Report. The Rules may have changed since then and compliance should be checked individually. 3. Some means of compliance above are specific to a particular model/configuration. Compliance with Part 91/119 operating requirements should be checked in each case, particularly oxygen system capacity and emergency equipment. Attachments The following documents form attachments to this report: Three-view drawing Cessna Model T303 Crusader Copy of FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet Number A34CE Sign off …………………………………….. ……………………………............... David Gill Checked – Gaetano Settineri Team Leader Airworthiness Airworthiness Engineer Appendix 1 List of Type Accepted Variants: Model: Applicant: CAA Work Request: Date Granted: T303 (1982) AC 21-1.2/NZCAR Part 21 Appendix A(c) T303 (1983-1984) Textron Aviation Inc. 18/21B/18 22 May 2018
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