AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CAR 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 210/70 Horizontal Stabiliser Attachment
Brackets
7/2002
Applicability: | Model 210G 210H | Serial Numbers 21058819 through 21058936 21058937 through 21059061 |
| 210J 210K and T210K | 21059062 through 21059199 21059200 through 21059502 |
| 210L and T210L 210M and T210M 210N and T210N | 21059503 through 21061041, 21061043 through 21061573 21061042, 21061574 through 21062954 21062955 through 21064897 |
| P210N T210G | P21000001 through P21000834 T210-0198 through T210-0307 |
| T210H T210J | T210-0308 through T210-0392 T210-0393 through T210-0454, 21058140 |
Requirement: 1. Check the maintenance records, and determine whether a horizontal stabiliser attachment reinforcement bracket (bracket) part number (P/N) 1232624-1 is installed that was shipped by Cessna from 27 February 1998 through 17 March 2000. If the installed brackets were not shipped by Cessna between 27 February 1998 and 17 March 2000, no further action is required by this Directive.
2. If the above check reveals that affected P/N 1232624-1 brackets are installed, visually inspect the left and right brackets for existence of seam welds along both the lower inboard and outboard wall/flange.
Cessna 210 Series Aeroplanes
AD/CESSNA 210/70 (Continued)
3. If no seam weld is found on the left or right bracket during the Requirement 2 inspection, before further flight, replace with a new or serviceable P/N 1232624- 1 bracket. If the left and right brackets have seam welds along both the lower inboard and outboard wall/flange, no further action is required.
Note: FAA AD 2002-07-01 Amdt 39-12695 refers.
Compliance: Within 50 hours time in service after 11 July 2002, unless already accomplished.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 11 July 2002.
Background: The FAA received a report that certain horizontal stabiliser attachment reinforcement brackets were manufactured without seam welds. This Directive specifies actions to detect and replace structurally deficient attachment brackets. Continued use of such brackets could result in structural failure of the horizontal stabiliser.
David Alan Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 28 May 2002
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 19 June 2002.
Overview
The Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 (CAR 1998) targets a critical safety issue affecting specific Cessna 210 series aeroplanes. Enacted by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), this legislation was introduced in response to reports that certain horizontal stabiliser attachment reinforcement brackets were manufactured without necessary seam welds. This oversight could potentially lead to structural failure of the horizontal stabiliser, posing significant safety risks. The policy objective of AD/CESSNA 210/70 is to mandate the inspection and replacement of these deficient brackets to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft models. This directive applies to a range of serial numbers and models within the Cessna 210 series and requires compliance within 50 hours of the AD's effective date, which is 11 July 2002.
Scope and Application
The Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued under the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 applies specifically to certain models of Cessna 210 series aeroplanes, namely the 210G, 210H, 210J, 210K and T210K, 210L and T210L, 210M and T210M, 210N and T210N, P210N, T210G, T210H, T210J, T210JT, and T210N, within particular serial number ranges. This directive mandates specific actions to address an identified unsafe condition concerning the horizontal stabiliser attachment brackets. The requirement involves checking maintenance records to determine if affected brackets were shipped by Cessna between 27 February 1998 and 17 March 2000, and if such brackets are installed, inspecting them for the existence of seam welds. If no seam welds are found, the brackets must be replaced with a new or serviceable part number 1232624-1 before further flight. This directive is applicable within the Commonwealth of Australia and must be complied with within 50 hours of the AD's effective date of 11 July 2002, unless the specified action has already been completed. The directive was published in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 19 June 2002.
Key Provisions
The Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) under subregulation 39.1(1) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 mandates specific actions to be taken on certain Cessna 210 series aeroplanes to address an identified unsafe condition. The AD applies to a specific range of model and serial numbers of Cessna 210 aeroplanes (section 1). The primary requirement (section 2) is to check the maintenance records to verify if the horizontal stabiliser attachment reinforcement brackets part number 1232624-1 were shipped by Cessna between 27 February 1998 and 17 March 2000. If such brackets are found to be installed, a visual inspection must be conducted to check for the presence of seam welds along both the lower inboard and outboard wall/flange of the left and right brackets. If no seam weld is detected, the brackets must be replaced with new or serviceable ones before further flight. If seam welds are present, no further action is required.
This AD imposes specific obligations on the operators and owners of the affected aircraft. They are required to ensure that the prescribed inspections and, if necessary, the replacement of the horizontal stabiliser attachment reinforcement brackets are conducted within the specified timeframe (section 3). This includes verifying that the aircraft maintenance records are accurate and accessible to determine the shipment dates of the brackets. Operators and owners must also ensure that the inspections and replacements are carried out in accordance with the instructions provided in the AD. The AD becomes effective on 11 July 2002, and compliance is required within 50 hours of time in service after this date, unless the actions have already been completed.
Failure to comply with the AD may result in serious safety risks, as the absence of seam welds in the horizontal stabiliser attachment reinforcement brackets could lead to structural failure of the horizontal stabiliser. While the AD does not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, it is important to note that failure to adhere to CASA directives can lead to enforcement actions under the Civil Aviation Act 1988 and associated regulations. Such actions can include fines, suspension or revocation of aircraft operating certificates, and potential criminal charges in cases of gross negligence or willful disregard of safety regulations. The severity of the penalties may vary depending on the specific circumstances and the impact of the non-compliance on aviation safety.