CESSNA T-210 — Service Bulletins

This service bulletin, issued by Teledyne Continental Motors on December 21, 1987, addresses critical maintenance procedures for the TSIO520CE engine used in Cessna P210 and T210 aircraft. The bulletin mandates the replacement of piston pins and a torque check of the crankcase thru bolts due to a confirmed engine failure caused by a broken piston pin. Compliance is required within the next 25 hours of operation. The document outlines detailed inspection and maintenance procedures to ensure engine safety and reliability, emphasizing the importance of following the specified torque values and inspection steps. It serves as a crucial reference for maintenance personnel and aircraft operators to maintain airworthiness and comply with FAA directives.

• Compliance required within 25 hours of operation.
• Normal propeller rotation effort is 10 to 20 pounds.
• Thru bolt nuts must be torqued to 700 inch pounds final torque.
• Piston pins must be replaced if inspection indicates issues.
• Warranty claims must document compliance with recorded propeller rotation effort.