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Cessna Citation Longitude · Supplemental Type Certificate

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Overview

This document outlines the Civil Aviation Sustainment strategies and initiatives related to the Cessna Citation Longitude. It provides insights into the aircraft's design, regulatory compliance, and the importance of supplemental type certificates (STCs) for maintaining airworthiness. The document is intended for aviation professionals, including pilots and maintenance personnel, emphasizing the need for ongoing compliance with international regulations and the benefits of a well-maintained fleet. Key topics include risk management, design for sustainment, and investment in next-generation aviation training.

  • The Cessna Citation Longitude is subject to Supplemental Inspection Documents (SIDs) for airworthiness.
  • Compliance with international regulations, including 14 CFR § 91.409(f)(3), is crucial for operational safety.
  • Design features include damage tolerance and large damage capability to enhance safety.
  • Investment in aviation training is a priority, with partnerships aimed at improving technical education for future aviation professionals.

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Document details

Type
Supplemental Type Certificate
Year
2018
Pages
12
File size
1.2 MB
Publisher
assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com
How rare is it?
7Cessna Citation Longitude registered worldwide · 0 active

Common. Rarer than 8% of the aircraft models we track.

Documentation completeness
3/7

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In this document

Risk Management

This section discusses the importance of Supplemental Inspection Documents (SIDs) developed for the Cessna legacy fleet to ensure continued airworthiness. It highlights the mandatory compliance of SIDs in various countries, including New Zealand and Australia, emphasizing their role in sustaining the fleet.

Regulatory Compliance

The document outlines international regulatory requirements, specifically referencing 14 CFR § 91.409(f)(3). It notes the absence of Part 23 Aging Aircraft Regulation, which impacts the management of older aircraft models.

Design for Sustainment

This section covers the design principles employed in the Cessna Citation Longitude, focusing on damage tolerance, large damage capability, and the use of monolithic structures. It emphasizes the testing methodologies, including full-scale cyclic tests and assessments of residual strength.

Investment in Next Generation

The document mentions the National Center for Aviation Training (NCAT) and a significant investment aimed at enhancing aviation education. This initiative, in partnership with local schools, allows students to earn technical certificates alongside their high school diplomas, promoting STEM education in aviation.

Safety notes

  • Mandatory compliance with Supplemental Inspection Documents (SIDs) in certain countries is critical for safety.

Full document text

Civil Aviation Sustainment July 5, 2018 Leading General Aviation Authority Textron Aviation Inc. is the leading General Aviation authority and home to the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands which account for more than half of all General Aviation aircraft flying. Products include the best-selling aircraft such as: • Citation business jets • King Air and Caravan turboprops • Cessna and Beechcraft pistons • T-6 military aircraft Power in Numbers 22 250,000 150 10 12,000 18 Delivered over More than Announced, certified & delivered Combined fleet exceeding Aircraft models in production aircraft throughout 90 years million flight hours products in the last five years employees worldwide company-owned service centers The Broadest Product Lineup in the Industry JETS TURBOPROPS PISTONS DEFENSE King Air 350i/ER King Air 250 King Air C90GTx Baron G58 Bonanza G36 AT-6 T-6C Citation X+ Citation CJ4 Citation XLS+ Citation M2 Citation CJ3+ Caravan Grand Caravan EX Turbo Stationair HD Skyhawk Citation Sovereign+ Citation Latitude Skylane Scorpion Citation Longitude Citation Hemisphere Denali Cessna SkyCourier Textron Aviation Fleet • Average age is 43 years old • Many certified to CAR 3 requirements • > 50% of legacy fleet still flying Textron Aviation Fleet • Supplemental type certificates (STCs) • Certification Requirements • Compatibility • Retired military aircraft in civilian use • Flown beyond original design life Textron Aviation Fleet • Multiple usages • Private • Business • Military • Special Missions • Part 135 Scheduled Service Risk Management • Supplemental Inspection Documents (SIDs) • Developed for Cessna legacy fleet to assure continued airworthiness • SIDs effective in sustaining fleet • Mandatory compliance in New Zealand, Australia and other countries Regulatory • International requirements • 14 CFR § 91.409(f)(3) • Lack of Part 23 Aging Aircraft Regulation Design for Sustainment • Design • Damage tolerant • Large damage capability • Monolithic structure • Test Emphasis • Full scale cyclic • Residual strength • Materials Additive Manufacturing • Applications for complex shapes and assemblies • Applications for complex systems parts • Applications for airframe structure Investment in Next Generation • National Center for Aviation Training (NCAT) • aka, Wichita State University Technical Campus • 50 million dollar investment by Sedgwick County - Kansas • Aviation Pathway • Textron Aviation partnership with NCAT and Wichita public schools • Allows high school students to get technical certificate along with their high school diploma • Middle/High School STEM education initiatives • Partnerships with Universities