SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
CESSNA 310Q · 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 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.
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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
- 1995
- Pages
- 1
- File size
- 10 KB
- Publisher
- services.casa.gov.au
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In this document
Applicability
The directive applies to all models of the Cessna 310 aircraft, mandating inspections and compliance with the outlined requirements.
Inspection Requirements
Pilots and maintenance personnel are required to inspect the main landing gear side brace upper support attach bolts for correct torque. Additionally, a close visual inspection of the main landing gear wheel well ribs and the wing upper surface skin in the overwing baggage locker is necessary.
Compliance Timeline
Initial inspections must be completed before 100 hours of time in service after July 20, 1995, or before 25 hours of time in service after September 14, 1995, whichever occurs later. Subsequent inspections should not exceed 100 hours of time in service.
Background Information
The directive was issued following reports of cracking in the main landing gear wheel well ribs and wing upper surface skin, which could lead to serious structural failures. The amendment clarifies the applicability to all Cessna 310 models and acceptable repair schemes.
Safety notes
- Extensive cracking of the wing ribs could result in collapse of the main landing gear.
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 310/56 Amdt 1 Main Landing Gear Wheel Bay Wing Rib and Wing Skin 10/95 Applicability: Cessna 310 aircraft, all models. Requirement: Inspect the main landing gear side brace upper support attach bolts for correct torque. Clean and do a close visual inspection of the main landing gear wheel well ribs in accordance with Cessna Service Letter (SL) ME76-2. Visually inspect the wing upper surface skin in the overwing baggage locker for cracking. Pay particular attention to the inboard side of the locker. Compliance: Initially inspect before 100 hours time in service after 20 July 1995 or before 25 hours time in service after 14 September 1995, whichever occurs later. Re-inspect at intervals not to exceed 100 hours time in service. Installation of Cessna Service Kit SK414-8E or repair to a scheme acceptable to the Authority cancels Requirement of this Directive. This Amendment is effective from 14 September 1995. Background: There have been five reports of cracking of main landing gear wheel well ribs on Australian registered aircraft. In a number of cases cracks have also been reported in the wing upper surface skin in the baggage locker. Extensive cracking of the wing ribs could result in collapse of the main landing gear. This amendment clarifies that the Directive is applicable to all model 310 aircraft and adds repairs acceptable to the Authority as suitable terminating action.
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