SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
CESSNA 421C · Airworthiness Directives
Overview
This document is a schedule of airworthiness directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia, specifically addressing the Cessna 400 Series Aeroplanes. It outlines mandatory inspections and compliance requirements for various models within the series, including the Cessna 421C. The directive focuses on the passenger seat installation inspection, which is crucial for ensuring passenger safety. Compliance is required within a specified timeframe, emphasizing the importance of adhering to these regulations to maintain airworthiness. This document is intended for aircraft operators and maintenance personnel responsible for ensuring that the aircraft meets safety standards.
- The directive applies to Cessna 421C aircraft with serial numbers 421C-0001 to 421C-0478.
- Compliance is required within 100 hours of time in service after September 30, 1978.
- The directive focuses on the inspection of passenger seat installations.
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
- 1978
- Pages
- 1
- File size
- 9.6 KB
- Publisher
- services.casa.gov.au
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In this document
Applicability
The airworthiness directive applies to several models within the Cessna 400 series, specifically detailing the serial number ranges for each model. For the Cessna 421C, the directive applies to all aircraft with serial numbers from 421C-0001 to 421C-0478.
Compliance Requirements
Operators of the Cessna 421C must complete the required passenger seat installation inspection within 100 hours of time in service after September 30, 1978. This compliance is critical to ensure the safety and airworthiness of the aircraft.
Reference Document
The directive references Cessna SL ME78-17 and FAA AD 78-13-05 Amdt. 39-3250, which provide additional context and details regarding the inspection requirements.
Safety notes
- Failure to comply with this airworthiness directive may affect the safety and airworthiness of the aircraft.
Full document text
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES Cessna 400 Series Aeroplanes AD/CESSNA 400/55 Passenger Seat Installation - Inspection 9/78 Applicability: All models: 402B with S/Nos. 402B-0301 to 402B-1332; 404 with S/Nos. 404-0001 to 404-0223; 414 with S/Nos. 414-0251 and up; 414A with S/Nos. 414A-0001 to 414A-0042; 421 with S/Nos. 421-0001 and up; 421A with S/Nos. 421A-0001 and up; 421B with S/Nos. 421B-0001 and up; 421C with S/Nos. 421C-0001 to 421C-0478. Document: Cessna SL ME78-17 (FAA AD 78-13-05 Amdt. 39-3250 refers). Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 30 September 1978.
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