AD 69-14-01

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Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, T310P, E310J, E310H 320A, B, C, D, E, F, 401, 401A, 402, 402A, 411, 411A , 421, and 421A Airplanes

AD Number
69-14-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 310G Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, T310P, E310J, E310H 320A, B, C, D, E, F, 401, 401A, 402, 402A, 411, 411A , 421, and 421A Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 310H Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, T310P, E310J, E310H 320A, B, C, D, E, F, 401, 401A, 402, 402A, 411, 411A , 421, and 421A Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 310I Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, T310P, E310J, E310H 320A, B, C, D, E, F, 401, 401A, 402, 402A, 411, 411A , 421, and 421A Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 310J Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, T310P, E310J, E310H 320A, B, C, D, E, F, 401, 401A, 402, 402A, 411, 411A , 421, and 421A Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 310K Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, T310P, E310J, E310H 320A, B, C, D, E, F, 401, 401A, 402, 402A, 411, 411A , 421, and 421A Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 310L Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, T310P, E310J, E310H 320A, B, C, D, E, F, 401, 401A, 402, 402A, 411, 411A , 421, and 421A Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 310N Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, T310P, E310J, E310H 320A, B, C, D, E, F, 401, 401A, 402, 402A, 411, 411A , 421, and 421A Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 310P Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, T310P, E310J, E310H 320A, B, C, D, E, F, 401, 401A, 402, 402A, 411, 411A , 421, and 421A Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 320A Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, T310P, E310J, E310H 320A, B, C, D, E, F, 401, 401A, 402, 402A, 411, 411A , 421, and 421A Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 320B Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, T310P, E310J, E310H 320A, B, C, D, E, F, 401, 401A, 402, 402A, 411, 411A , 421, and 421A Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 320C Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, T310P, E310J, E310H 320A, B, C, D, E, F, 401, 401A, 402, 402A, 411, 411A , 421, and 421A Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 320D Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, T310P, E310J, E310H 320A, B, C, D, E, F, 401, 401A, 402, 402A, 411, 411A , 421, and 421A Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 320E Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, T310P, E310J, E310H 320A, B, C, D, E, F, 401, 401A, 402, 402A, 411, 411A , 421, and 421A Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 320F Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, T310P, E310J, E310H 320A, B, C, D, E, F, 401, 401A, 402, 402A, 411, 411A , 421, and 421A Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 401 Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, T310P, E310J, E310H 320A, B, C, D, E, F, 401, 401A, 402, 402A, 411, 411A , 421, and 421A Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 401A Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, T310P, E310J, E310H 320A, B, C, D, E, F, 401, 401A, 402, 402A, 411, 411A , 421, and 421A Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 402 Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, T310P, E310J, E310H 320A, B, C, D, E, F, 401, 401A, 402, 402A, 411, 411A , 421, and 421A Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 402A Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, T310P, E310J, E310H 320A, B, C, D, E, F, 401, 401A, 402, 402A, 411, 411A , 421, and 421A Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 411 Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, T310P, E310J, E310H 320A, B, C, D, E, F, 401, 401A, 402, 402A, 411, 411A , 421, and 421A Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 411A Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, T310P, E310J, E310H 320A, B, C, D, E, F, 401, 401A, 402, 402A, 411, 411A , 421, and 421A Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 421 Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, T310P, E310J, E310H 320A, B, C, D, E, F, 401, 401A, 402, 402A, 411, 411A , 421, and 421A Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 421A Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, T310P, E310J, E310H 320A, B, C, D, E, F, 401, 401A, 402, 402A, 411, 411A , 421, and 421A Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company E310H Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, T310P, E310J, E310H 320A, B, C, D, E, F, 401, 401A, 402, 402A, 411, 411A , 421, and 421A Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company E310J Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, T310P, E310J, E310H 320A, B, C, D, E, F, 401, 401A, 402, 402A, 411, 411A , 421, and 421A Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company T310P Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, T310P, E310J, E310H 320A, B, C, D, E, F, 401, 401A, 402, 402A, 411, 411A , 421, and 421A Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fuel starvation during high angle descent due to insufficient fuel in main tanks.

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Required Actions

Prohibit operation with less than 10 gallons in each main tank; install placards near fuel quantity indicator, manifold pressure gauge, airspeed indicator (for specified models), and flap position indicator with specified warnings. Modify fuel system by installing pumps in each main wing tank and related changes per Cessna Service Letter ME69-16 or equivalent method approved by FAA by January 1, 1970.

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Compliance Time

Effective immediately for Paragraph A; prior to further flight for Paragraphs B, C, D, E; on or before January 1, 1970 for Paragraph F. Compliance with A-E is no longer required upon completion of F.

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Affected Aircraft

Cessna Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, T310P, E310J, E310H, 320A-F, 401, 401A, 402, 402A, 411, 411A, 421, 421A with specified serial ranges except excluded serial numbers.

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Federal Register Abstract

Fuel Starvation

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Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, T310P, E310J, E310H 320A, B, C...Show more
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Fuel Starvation
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Part 39
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AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 69-14-01
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-793

AD NUMBER:   69-14-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, T310P, E310J, E310H 320A, B, C, D, E, F, 401, 401A, 402, 402A, 411, 411A , 421, and 421A Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
69-14-01 CESSNA: Amdt. 39-793 applies to Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, and T310P, Serial Numbers 310G0001 through 310P0166 except 310P0079, 310P0121, 310P0135, 310P0154, 310P0155; All E310J and E310H Aircraft; All 320A, B, C, D, E, F Aircraft; Models 401, 401A, Serial Numbers 401-0001 through 401A0078 except 401A0073; Models 402, 402A, Serial Numbers 402-0001 through 402A0063 except 402A0062; All 411, 411A Aircraft; Models 421, 421A, Serial Numbers 421-0001 through 421A0099 except 421A0041, 421A0077, 421A0093.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent fuel starvation during high angle descent, accomplish the following:

A) Effective immediately, operation of the airplane with less than 10 gallons of fuel in each main tank is prohibited.

B) Prior to further flight on all models listed above, install a placard in full view of the pilot as near as possible to the main fuel quantity indicator with the following wording: "OPERATION WITH LESS THAN 10 GALLONS OF FUEL IN EACH MAIN TANK IS PROHIBITED."

C) Prior to further flight on all models listed above, install a placard in full view of the pilot as near as possible to the manifold pressure gauge, with the following wording: "MAINTAIN POWER WITHIN GREEN ARCS DURING DESCENT."

D) Prior to further flight on Cessna Models 310L, N, P; T310P; 320E, F; 401, 401A; 402, 402A; 411, 411A; 421 and 421A install a placard in full view of the pilot as near as possible to the airspeed indicator with the following wording: "MAXIMUM SPEED WITH 15 DEGREES TO FULL FLAPS SHALL NOT EXCEED 140 MPH."

E) Prior to further flight on Cessna Models 310G, 310H, and 320A, install a placard in full view of the pilot as near as possible to the flap position indicator with the following wording: "FLAP POSITION SHALL NOT EXCEED 35 DEGREES."

F) On or before January 1, 1970, unless already accomplished, modify fuel system either by the installation of a pump in each main wing tank and all related changes in accordance with Cessna Service Letter ME69-16, dated June 27, 1969, or by the accomplishment of any equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering & Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Central Region.

G) Upon accomplishment of the modification required by Paragraph F, compliance with the provisions of Paragraphs A, B, C, D, and E is no longer required.

NOTE: The operator may make and install the above placards. Minimum 1/8 inch high letters must be used.

Effective June 4, 1969.

Revised July 11, 1969.


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Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, T310P, E310J, E310H 320A, B, C...Show more
Subject:
Fuel Starvation
Status:
Current
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This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
Make:
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model:
310G | 310H | 310I | 310J | 310K | 310L | 310N | 310P | 320A | 320B | 320C | 320D | 320E | 320F | 40...Show more
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Small Airplane
Affected AD:
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Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 69-14-01
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-793

AD NUMBER:   69-14-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, T310P, E310J, E310H 320A, B, C, D, E, F, 401, 401A, 402, 402A, 411, 411A , 421, and 421A Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
69-14-01 CESSNA: Amdt. 39-793 applies to Models 310G, H, I, J, K, L, N, P, and T310P, Serial Numbers 310G0001 through 310P0166 except 310P0079, 310P0121, 310P0135, 310P0154, 310P0155; All E310J and E310H Aircraft; All 320A, B, C, D, E, F Aircraft; Models 401, 401A, Serial Numbers 401-0001 through 401A0078 except 401A0073; Models 402, 402A, Serial Numbers 402-0001 through 402A0063 except 402A0062; All 411, 411A Aircraft; Models 421, 421A, Serial Numbers 421-0001 through 421A0099 except 421A0041, 421A0077, 421A0093.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent fuel starvation during high angle descent, accomplish the following:

A) Effective immediately, operation of the airplane with less than 10 gallons of fuel in each main tank is prohibited.

B) Prior to further flight on all models listed above, install a placard in full view of the pilot as near as possible to the main fuel quantity indicator with the following wording: "OPERATION WITH LESS THAN 10 GALLONS OF FUEL IN EACH MAIN TANK IS PROHIBITED."

C) Prior to further flight on all models listed above, install a placard in full view of the pilot as near as possible to the manifold pressure gauge, with the following wording: "MAINTAIN POWER WITHIN GREEN ARCS DURING DESCENT."

D) Prior to further flight on Cessna Models 310L, N, P; T310P; 320E, F; 401, 401A; 402, 402A; 411, 411A; 421 and 421A install a placard in full view of the pilot as near as possible to the airspeed indicator with the following wording: "MAXIMUM SPEED WITH 15 DEGREES TO FULL FLAPS SHALL NOT EXCEED 140 MPH."

E) Prior to further flight on Cessna Models 310G, 310H, and 320A, install a placard in full view of the pilot as near as possible to the flap position indicator with the following wording: "FLAP POSITION SHALL NOT EXCEED 35 DEGREES."

F) On or before January 1, 1970, unless already accomplished, modify fuel system either by the installation of a pump in each main wing tank and all related changes in accordance with Cessna Service Letter ME69-16, dated June 27, 1969, or by the accomplishment of any equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering & Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Central Region.

G) Upon accomplishment of the modification required by Paragraph F, compliance with the provisions of Paragraphs A, B, C, D, and E is no longer required.

NOTE: The operator may make and install the above placards. Minimum 1/8 inch high letters must be used.

Effective June 4, 1969.

Revised July 11, 1969.


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