SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Cessna 340 · Airworthiness Directives
Overview
This document is an Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia, specifically addressing the Cessna 340 series aeroplanes. It outlines mandatory inspection and maintenance requirements for the engine exhaust system of all turbocharged models of the Cessna 340. The directive emphasizes compliance with specific Cessna Service Information Letters (SIL) and provides detailed instructions for inspections and replacements. The document is crucial for ensuring the airworthiness and safety of the aircraft by mandating regular checks and maintenance of the exhaust system.
- This Airworthiness Directive applies to all turbocharged models of the Cessna 340 series.
- Inspect the engine exhaust system every 50 hours of service.
- Inspect items listed in Table 2 every 100 hours of service.
- Replace multi-segment 'V' band exhaust clamps every 750 hours of service.
- Follow Cessna SIL No. ME75-17 and ME79-32 for detailed inspection and maintenance instructions.
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
- 1987
- Pages
- 1
- File size
- 10 KB
- Publisher
- services.casa.gov.au
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In this document
Applicability
The directive applies to all turbocharged models of the Cessna 340 series aeroplanes.
Requirements
The directive outlines three main requirements: 1. Inspect the engine exhaust system according to Cessna SIL No. ME75-17, including expanded inspection and maintenance instructions from Cessna SIL No. ME79-32. 2. Inspect specific items listed in Table 2 of Cessna SIL No. ME79-32. 3. Replace multi-segment 'V' band exhaust clamps as specified in Table 3 of Cessna SIL No. ME79-32.
Compliance
Compliance with the directive is required at the following intervals: 1. Engine exhaust system inspections must be conducted at intervals not exceeding 50 hours time in service. 2. Inspections of items listed in Table 2 must occur at intervals not exceeding 100 hours time in service. 3. Replacement of exhaust clamps must be done at intervals not exceeding 750 hours time in service.
Background
The directive has been amended to include references to the latest FAA Airworthiness Directive amendment, ensuring that it remains current with regulatory updates.
Full document text
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES Cessna 340 Series Aeroplanes AD/CESSNA 340/7 Amdt 6 Engine Exhaust System 3/87 Applicability: All Turbocharged models. Requirement: 1. Inspect engine exhaust system in accordance with Cessna SIL No. ME75-17, including “Expanded inspection and maintenance instructions” as detailed in Cessna SIL No. ME79-32. 2. Inspect those items listed in Table 2 of Cessna SIL No. ME79-32. 3. Replace multi-segment “V” band exhaust clamps listed in Table 3 of Cessna SIL No. ME79-32. Note: FAA AD 75-23-08 Amdt 39-5451 refers. Compliance: 1. At intervals not exceeding 50 hours time in service. 2. At intervals not exceeding 100 hours time in service. 3. At intervals not exceeding 750 hours time in service. Background: This Directive has been amended to include reference to the latest FAA AD amendment.
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