SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
CESSNA 310L · Airworthiness Directives
Overview
This document is an Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia, specifically addressing the Cessna 310 series of aeroplanes. The directive outlines mandatory requirements for all models in the 310 series, including the 310L, regarding the installation of specific placards related to fuel management and operational limits. The purpose of these placards is to enhance safety by informing pilots of critical operational limitations, particularly concerning fuel levels and flap usage. Compliance with these directives is required to ensure the airworthiness of the aircraft and to mitigate risks associated with fuel management during flight operations.
- A placard stating "Operation With Less Than Ten (10) Gallons of Fuel in Each Main Tank is Prohibited" must be installed.
- For model 310L, a placard stating "Maximum Speed with 15 Degrees to Full Flap Shall Not Exceed 126 Kts" is required.
- Compliance with placard installation is required immediately and must be completed by 30 June 1993.
- Operators may certify the installation of the required placards themselves.
- Modification of main fuel tanks must be done according to Cessna SL ME69-16.
Document
Source
Originally published by services.casa.gov.au. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type ·
- Airworthiness Directives
- Year ·
- 1992
- Pages ·
- 1
- File size ·
- 11 KB
- Publisher ·
- services.casa.gov.au
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Max speed (kt) ·
- 126
- Fuel capacity (gal) ·
- 40
What is the SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES?
The SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES is a airworthiness directives for the CESSNA 310L, dated 1992.
How many pages is the SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES?
The copy of the SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES on file runs 1 pages.
Where does the SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES come from?
This copy of the SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES was originally published by services.casa.gov.au and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.
What year was the SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES published?
The SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES — the CESSNA 310L airworthiness directives on file — is dated 1992.
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In this document
Applicability
The directive applies to all models of the Cessna 310 series, including the 310G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, P, as well as the E310H and E310J, and T-310P. This broad applicability ensures that all operators of these aircraft are aware of the necessary modifications and placard installations.
Placard Requirements
The directive specifies several placard requirements for the Cessna 310 series. Notably, for all models, a placard stating "Operation With Less Than Ten (10) Gallons of Fuel in Each Main Tank is Prohibited" must be installed near the main fuel quantity indicator. Additionally, for the 310L, N, P, and T-310P models, a placard indicating that "Maximum Speed with 15 Degrees to Full Flap Shall Not Exceed 126 Kts" is required near the airspeed indicator.
Compliance Timeline
Operators are required to comply with the placard installation requirements immediately, with a deadline for compliance set prior to 30 June 1993. This timeline emphasizes the urgency of addressing the safety concerns raised by the directive.
Modification Note
Operators must also modify the main fuel tanks in accordance with Cessna Service Letter ME69-16 unless this has already been completed. This modification is crucial for ensuring the safety and operational integrity of the aircraft.
Safety notes
- Ensure all placards are installed in full view of the pilot to promote safety during operations.
Full document text
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES Cessna 310 Series Aeroplanes AD/CESSNA 310/17 Amdt 2 Fuel System - Placards 8/92 Applicability: All models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, P, E310H and E310J, T-310P not incorporating Cessna SL ME69-16. Requirement: 1. (a) On all models, a placard reading “Operation With Less Than Ten (10) Gallons of Fuel in Each Main Tank is Prohibited” is to be placed in full view of the pilot as near as possible to the main fuel quantity indicator. Note: This requirement reduces the usable capacity of each main tank to 40 U.S. Gallons. 1. (b) On all models, a placard reading “Maintain Power Within Green Arcs During Descent” is to be placed in full view of the pilot and as near as possible to the manifold pressure gauge. 1. (c) On model 310L, N, P and T-310P, a placard reading “Maximum Speed with 15 Degrees to Full Flap Shall Not Exceed 126 Kts” is to be placed in full view of the pilot and as near as possible to the airspeed indicator. 1. (d) On model 310G and 310H a placard reading “Flap Position Shall Not Exceed 35 Degrees” is to be placed in full view of the pilot and as near as possible to the flap position indicator. 2. Unless previously carried out modify main fuel tanks in accordance with Cessna SL ME69-16. Note 1: The operator may make and certify the installation of the above placards. Letters of one eight inch minimum height shall be used. Note 2: The placards may be removed following incorporation of Cessna SL ME69- 16, relating to the installation of additional boost pumps. Note 3: FAA AD 69-14-01 amdt 39-793 refers. Compliance: 1. Requirement 1, (a) to (d), inclusive. Forthwith. 2. Prior to 30 June 1993. Background: This amendment raised to provide terminating action for this directive.