COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Cessna 210 Series Aeroplanes
AD/CESSNA 210/62 Slick Pressurized Magnetos 4/89
Applicability: All Cessna T210L, T210M, T210N, and P210N series aircraft fitted with Slick model 6220 or 6224 pressurized magnetos.
Requirement: 1. Fabricate and install on the instrument panel in clear view of the pilot, a clearly legible placard with the following wording;
“PRIOR TO EACH FLIGHT, CONDUCT MAGNETO CHECKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AFM AMENDMENT INTRODUCED BY AD/CESSNA 210/63.”
2. Action in accordance with Slick SB 1-88 Paragraph III, 100 hour inspection.
Note: AD/CESSNA 210/63, FAA AD 88-25-04 and Teledyne Continental Service Bulletin M88-14 also refer.
Compliance: Requirement 1.
Within 100 hours TIS after 20 April 1989 and concurrent with AD/CESSNA 210/63. Requirement 2.
(a) Within 100 hours TIS after 20 April 1989, and then at intervals not exceeding 100 hours TIS following this initial inspection.
(b) Whenever the magnetos fail the AFM check introduced by AD/CESSNA 210/63.
Background: Slick have advised that the magneto installations on the applicable aircraft are susceptible to moisture contamination which could result in engine stoppage.
Overview
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (Cth) are a crucial set of rules governing aviation safety in Australia, enacted by the Commonwealth Parliament. Among these regulations, Part 39 - 105 Civil Aviation Safety Authority Schedule of Airworthiness Directives addresses specific aircraft types and their maintenance requirements to ensure continued airworthiness. One such directive, AD/CESSNA 210/62, targets Cessna 210 series aeroplanes equipped with Slick model 6220 or 6224 pressurized magnetos. The directive was introduced to mitigate the risk of engine stoppage caused by moisture contamination in the magneto installations. Its policy objective is to enhance flight safety by mandating magneto checks and specific maintenance actions as outlined in the directive.
The directive requires the installation of a placard on the instrument panel, clearly visible to the pilot, to remind them to conduct magneto checks before each flight in accordance with the Airframe Manual (AFM) amendment introduced by AD/CESSNA 210/63. Additionally, it mandates specific actions following Slick Service Bulletin 1-88, Paragraph III, 100-hour inspection requirements, and mandates compliance within 100 hours of Total Elapsed Time after 20 April 1989. This directive underscores the importance of regular checks and maintenance to prevent potential safety hazards associated with the aircraft's magneto system.
Scope and Application
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically Part 39 - 105 concerning Airworthiness Directives, applies to all Cessna T210L, T210M, T210N, and P210N series aircraft that are fitted with Slick model 6220 or 6224 pressurized magnetos. This directive mandates compliance with safety measures to mitigate the risk of engine stoppage due to moisture contamination in the magneto installations. The regulation applies across the Commonwealth of Australia, thereby covering all states and territories uniformly. The requirement for compliance is twofold: first, the installation of a placard on the instrument panel in clear view of the pilot with specific wording regarding magneto checks prior to each flight, and second, adherence to the Slick Service Bulletin 1-88 Paragraph III, 100-hour inspection. Compliance must be achieved within 100 hours of total flight time after 20 April 1989 and concurrently with AD/CESSNA 210/63, with further inspections mandated at intervals not exceeding 100 hours following the initial inspection or whenever the magnetos fail the Airframe Manual check introduced by AD/CESSNA 210/63.
Key Provisions
The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, under Part 39, specifically address the airworthiness directives for various aircraft models, including the Cessna 210 series aeroplanes. Within this regulatory framework, AD/CESSNA 210/62 pertains to Slick Pressurized Magnetos installed on Cessna T210L, T210M, T210N, and P210N series aircraft equipped with Slick model 6220 or 6224 pressurized magnetos. The primary requirement outlined in this directive is the installation of a placard on the instrument panel in clear view of the pilot. This placard must bear specific wording indicating the need to conduct magneto checks prior to each flight, as detailed in AFM Amendment introduced by AD/CESSNA 210/63. Additionally, the directive mandates actions as specified in Slick Service Bulletin 1-88, Paragraph III, particularly concerning the 100-hour inspection.
Entities governed by these regulations are obligated to comply with the directive’s requirements meticulously. For Requirement 1, the installation of the placard must be completed within 100 hours of total flight time after April 20, 1989, and in conjunction with the compliance to AD/CESSNA 210/63. Regarding Requirement 2, the initial inspection should be performed within 100 hours of total flight time after April 20, 1989, and subsequent inspections must follow at intervals not exceeding 100 hours of total flight time. Moreover, inspections are mandated whenever the magnetos fail the AFM check introduced by AD/CESSNA 210/63.
Failure to comply with the provisions set forth in AD/CESSNA 210/62 may result in significant consequences. The Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 establish penalties for non-compliance, although the specific penalties are not detailed within this directive. Generally, breaches of airworthiness directives can lead to severe penalties, including fines and potential grounding of the aircraft. The severity of the penalty often depends on the extent of non-compliance and the impact on flight safety. Therefore, adherence to these directives is crucial to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of the aircraft in question.