CESSNA 310Q — Airworthiness Directives

This document is an Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia, specifically addressing the Cessna 310 series aircraft. It outlines mandatory inspection requirements for the main landing gear and wing structure to ensure safety and compliance with aviation regulations. The directive is applicable to all models of the Cessna 310 and includes specific instructions for inspections and compliance timelines. The background section highlights previous incidents of structural cracking, emphasizing the importance of adherence to the directive to prevent potential failures in the aircraft's landing gear and wing structure.

• Inspect main landing gear side brace upper support attach bolts for correct torque.
• Conduct visual inspections of the main landing gear wheel well ribs and wing upper surface skin.
• Initial inspections due before 100 hours time in service after July 20, 1995.
• Re-inspect at intervals not to exceed 100 hours time in service.
• Installation of Cessna Service Kit SK414-8E cancels the requirement of this directive.