COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Cessna 208 Series Aeroplanes
AD/CESSNA 208/1
Amdt 1
Fuel Selector Off Warning System 1/87
Applicability: All Cessna Caravan I models 208/208A, serial numbers 20800001 through 20800105. Requirement: Action in accordance with:
- Cessna S.B. CAB 86-8.
2. Cessna S.B. CAB 86-26.
Note: FAA AD 86-22-06 refers.
Compliance: Unless already accomplished, prior to the issue of the next Maintenance Release after 28 February 1987.
Background: 1. Accident investigations in the U.S.A. have revealed fuel starvation during take-off due to improper positioning of fuel tank selectors. Consequently a warning system has been designed which indicates to the pilot fuel tank selector position and fuel tank low level condition, and provides a more appropriate level of safety in respect of turbine engine fuel system design requirements.
2. This amendment adds S.B. CAB 86-26 to improve the integrity of the low fuel level warning system, by the addition of a lock washer and sealant to ensure transmitter nut retention.