SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Cessna 340 · Service Bulletins
Overview
This document is an airworthiness directive issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia, specifically addressing the Cessna 340 series aeroplanes. It outlines the requirements for inspecting the rudder balance weight attachment rib for potential cracks, particularly for aircraft that do not have the improved part installed. The directive applies to Cessna model 340 and 340A aircraft within specified serial number ranges. The document emphasizes the importance of routine inspections to ensure safety and compliance with aviation regulations.
- Inspect rudder balance weight rib part number 0831311-1 for cracks.
- Applicable to Cessna 340 (serial 340-0001 to 340-0555) and 340A (serial 340A0001 to 340A1521).
- Initial inspection due before next maintenance release after 9 October 1997.
- Subsequent inspections must occur at intervals not exceeding 120 hours of service.
- Improved parts do not require specific inspections but should be checked routinely.
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 ·
- Service Bulletins
- Year ·
- 1997
- Pages ·
- 1
- File size ·
- 11 KB
- Publisher ·
- services.casa.gov.au
What is the SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES?
The SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES is a service bulletins for the Cessna 340, dated 1997.
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 340 service bulletins on file — is dated 1997.
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In this document
Applicability
The directive applies to Cessna model 340, serial numbers 340-0001 to 340-0555, and model 340A, serial numbers 340A0001 to 340A1521, specifically those without the rudder balance weight rib part number 5331004-2 installed.
Inspection Requirement
Operators are required to remove the fibreglass rudder tip cap and visually inspect the rudder balance weight rib, part number 0831311-1, for any signs of cracks. This inspection is crucial for maintaining airworthiness.
Compliance Timeline
The initial inspection must be completed before the next maintenance release after 9 October 1997. Subsequent inspections should occur at intervals not exceeding 120 hours of time in service.
Background Information
The directive was issued in response to detected cracking in the rudder balance weight attachment rib in early production aircraft. Later models feature an improved rib that does not require specific inspections, although routine checks should still be part of maintenance.
Amendment History
This airworthiness directive has undergone several amendments, with the first amendment effective on 31 July 1984, and the initial issue becoming effective on 30 April 1983. The current amendment clarifies inspection requirements and extends the inspection interval.
Safety notes
- Cracking of the rudder balance weight attachment rib can compromise aircraft safety.
- Routine inspections are essential for maintaining airworthiness.
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 340/25 Amdt 2 Rudder Balance Weight Attachment Rib 11/97 Applicability: Cessna model 340, serial number 340-0001 to 340-0555 inclusive, and model 340A, serial number 340A0001 to 340A1521 inclusive, which do not have rudder balance weight rib part number 5331004-2 installed. Note: Cessna Service Information Letter ME 82-8, dated April 2, 1982, refers. Requirement: Remove the fibreglass rudder tip cap and visually inspect the rudder balance weight rib, part number 0831311-1, for cracks. Note: FAA AD 82-26-05 refers. Compliance: Inspect before issue of the next maintenance release after 9 October 1997. Thereafter inspect at intervals not to exceed 120 hours time in service. This airworthiness directive becomes effective on 9 October 1997. Background: Cracking of the rudder balance weight attachment rib was detected in early production aircraft. Later aircraft had an improved rudder balance weight attachment rib which does not require specific inspections to be made. The improved part should continue to be inspected as part of routine aircraft maintenance. This amendment has been made to clarify the inspection requirement. An inspection was not specified by the requirement document included in the previous amendment. The repeat inspection interval has also been extended to accommodate those aircraft using an approved system of maintenance. Amendment 1 of this airworthiness directive became effective on 31 July 1984. The initial issue of this airworthiness directive became effective on 30 April 1983.