AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
CESSNA T-210 · Airworthiness Directives
Overview
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.
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
- 2003
- Pages
- 1
- File size
- 19 KB
- Publisher
- services.casa.gov.au
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In this document
Applicability
The Airworthiness Directive applies specifically to Cessna 210 series aircraft that have been fitted with Brackett Aero Filters Inc. engine air inlet filter, Part Number BA-2410. It is important to note that this directive is only relevant for aircraft that have replaced the original Cessna air filter with a Brackett air filter.
Requirement
The directive mandates an inspection of the engine air filter element to ensure it is installed correctly. If the filter is found to have only one grill screen, the installation of an additional grill screen, Part Number 2404-00, is required to enhance safety.
Compliance
The compliance date for this directive is set for 15 May 2003, unless the required actions have already been completed. The inspection should occur at the next access to the engine air filter or during the next scheduled periodic inspection of the aircraft, whichever comes first.
Background
The background section explains that this directive was prompted by an NTSB investigation into a fatal accident involving a Cessna T210, which revealed that a single grill screen had been improperly installed, leading to the ingestion of the filter element. The amendment to the directive aims to prevent such occurrences by requiring a second screen on all applicable Brackett air filter installations.
Safety notes
- Improper installation of the air filter can lead to ingestion of the filter element, posing safety risks.
Full document text
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES Page 1 of 1 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below revokes Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD/CESSNA 210/71 and issues the following AD under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CASR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section. Cessna 210 Series Aeroplanes AD/CESSNA 210/71 Amdt 1 Brackett Engine Air Filters 5/2003 Applicability: Cessna 210 series aircraft incorporating a Brackett Aero Filters Inc. engine air inlet filter Part Number (P/N) BA-2410. Note 1: Brackett air filters are an approved alternative to the original Cessna air filter. This Directive is only applicable to aircraft that have had the original Cessna air filter replaced by a Brackett air filter. Requirement: Inspect the engine air filter element for correct installation. If the filter has only one grill screen, install an additional grill screen P/N 2404-00. Note 2: The BA-2410 filter element was revised in 1993 to have a screen on both faces of the filter. Note 3: FAA AD 2002-26-03 refers. Compliance: Effective 15 May 2003; unless previously accomplished; at next access to the engine air filter or next scheduled aircraft periodic inspection, whichever occurs first. This amendment becomes effective on 15 May 2003. Background: This Directive was originally issued to require an inspection of Brackett engine air inlet filters to ensure the filter has been installed correctly. The requirement reflects the NTSB investigation of a fatal Cessna T210 accident disclosed the single grill screen had been installed incorrectly allowing the filter element to be ingested. This amendment requires a second screen to be installed on all applicable Brackett air filter installations. The original issue of this Airworthiness Directive became effective on 11 July 2002. James Coyne Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 3 April 2003 The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 23 April 2003.