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SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

CESSNA P210N · Airworthiness Directives

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Overview

This document is an Airworthiness Directive issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia, specifically addressing the Cessna 210 series aeroplanes. The directive focuses on the P210N model, particularly those with serial numbers ranging from P21000001 to P21000690 that do not incorporate Cessna Service Kit No. SK210-98B. The directive mandates checks and modifications to the engine and turbocharger installation to mitigate the risk of engine overheating and detonation due to excessively lean mixtures during high power operations. The compliance timeframe is set for within 200 hours of service after October 31, 1981. The document also outlines the background and rationale for the directive, emphasizing improvements in climb performance as a result of the required modifications.

  • This directive applies to Cessna P210N series aircraft with specific serial numbers.
  • Compliance is required within 200 hours of service after October 31, 1981.
  • The directive aims to reduce engine overheating and detonation risks.

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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.

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Document details

Type
Airworthiness Directives
Year
1981
Pages
1
File size
10 KB
Publisher
services.casa.gov.au
How rare is it?
492CESSNA P210N registered worldwide · 449 active

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  • Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
  • Checklist
  • Maintenance Manual
  • Parts Catalog (IPC)
  • Systems & Wiring
  • Service Bulletins
  • Type Certificate (TCDS)

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Applicability

The directive applies specifically to the Cessna P210N series aircraft with serial numbers P21000001 to P21000690 that have not incorporated the specified Cessna Service Kit.

Compliance

Operators of the affected aircraft must comply with the directive within 200 hours of time in service after October 31, 1981.

Background

The directive was issued to address concerns regarding engine overheating and detonation risks due to lean fuel mixtures during high power operations. It has been amended to broaden the range of affected serial numbers and to enhance safety through additional modifications.

Safety notes

  • Failure to comply with the directive may result in engine overheating and detonation.

Full document text

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES Cessna 210 Series Aeroplanes AD/CESSNA 210/50 Amdt 1 Engine and Turbocharger Installation - Checks and Modification 10/81 Applicability: Model P210N series with S/Nos. P21000001 to P21000690 not incorporating Cessna Service Kit No. SK210-98B. Document: 1. CESSNA SIL No. SE 81-35 and Supplement No. 1 or 2. FAA AD 81-15-05, Amendment No. 39-4168. Compliance: Within 200 hours time in service after 31 October, 1981. Background: This directive was originally issued to reduce the possibility of engine overheating and detonation caused by excessively lean mixtures during high power operation. It has been amended to increase the range of serial numbers of affected aircraft and to further reduce the possibility of detonation by additional modifications. Climb performance is also improved as the result of these modifications.

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TCDS 3A21Rev 47· Issued 2009
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