CESSNA T-210 — Airworthiness Directives

This document is an Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) of Australia, specifically addressing the Cessna 210 series aircraft. The directive focuses on the inspection and installation of Brackett Aero Filters Inc. engine air inlet filters, particularly Part Number BA-2410. It outlines the necessary actions to correct unsafe conditions related to the installation of these filters, which have been linked to safety issues in previous incidents. The AD emphasizes compliance requirements and provides background on the necessity of the directive, including references to previous investigations and amendments. This document is crucial for maintaining the airworthiness of affected aircraft and ensuring pilot safety.

• This AD applies to Cessna 210 series aircraft with Brackett engine air inlet filters, P/N BA-2410.
• Inspect the engine air filter for correct installation; if only one grill screen is present, install an additional screen, P/N 2404-00.
• Compliance is required by 15 May 2003, or at the next engine air filter access or periodic inspection.
• The directive was issued following an investigation into a fatal accident involving a Cessna T210.
• The original directive was effective from 11 July 2002.