AD 69-15-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 310 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310, 310A thru 310F, 320 and 320-1 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 310A | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310, 310A thru 310F, 320 and 320-1 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 310B | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310, 310A thru 310F, 320 and 320-1 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 310C | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310, 310A thru 310F, 320 and 320-1 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 310D | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310, 310A thru 310F, 320 and 320-1 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 310E | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310, 310A thru 310F, 320 and 320-1 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 310F | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310, 310A thru 310F, 320 and 320-1 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 320 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310, 310A thru 310F, 320 and 320-1 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 320-1 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310, 310A thru 310F, 320 and 320-1 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 five gallons of fuel in each main tank. Install placards near main fuel quantity indicator and manifold pressure gauge with specified wording. Ensure letters are at least 1/8 inch high.
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Compliance Time
Effective immediately for fuel quantity restriction; prior to further flight for placard installations.
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Models 310, 310A thru 310F, 320 and 320-1 (All Serial Numbers)
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Starvation
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-15-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-15-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310, 310A thru 310F, 320 and 320-1 Airplanes Subject: Fuel Starvation Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/25/1969 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 310 | 310A | 310B | 310C | 310D | 310E | 310F | 320 | 320-1 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 69-15-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-797 AD NUMBER: 69-15-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310, 310A thru 310F, 320 and 320-1 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 25, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-15-09 CESSNA: Amdt. 39-797 applies to Models 310, 310A thru 310F, 320 and 320-1 Airplanes (All Serial Numbers). 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 five (5) gallons of fuel in each main tank is prohibited. (B) Prior to further flight on all models listed above, install a permanent type 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 FIVE (5) GALLONS OF FUEL IN EACH MAIN TANK IS PROHIBITED. USABLE FUEL IN EACH MAIN TANK IS 45 GALLONS." (C) Prior to further flight on all models listed above, install a permanent type 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" NOTE: The operator may make and install the above placards. Minimum 1/8 inch high letters must be used. This amendment becomes effective July 25, 1969, for all persons except those to whom it was made effective by letters dated July 9 and July 15, 1969. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-15-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-15-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310, 310A thru 310F, 320 and 320-1 Airplanes Subject: Fuel Starvation Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/25/1969 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 310 | 310A | 310B | 310C | 310D | 310E | 310F | 320 | 320-1 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 69-15-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-797 AD NUMBER: 69-15-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310, 310A thru 310F, 320 and 320-1 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 25, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-15-09 CESSNA: Amdt. 39-797 applies to Models 310, 310A thru 310F, 320 and 320-1 Airplanes (All Serial Numbers). 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 five (5) gallons of fuel in each main tank is prohibited. (B) Prior to further flight on all models listed above, install a permanent type 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 FIVE (5) GALLONS OF FUEL IN EACH MAIN TANK IS PROHIBITED. USABLE FUEL IN EACH MAIN TANK IS 45 GALLONS." (C) Prior to further flight on all models listed above, install a permanent type 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" NOTE: The operator may make and install the above placards. Minimum 1/8 inch high letters must be used. This amendment becomes effective July 25, 1969, for all persons except those to whom it was made effective by letters dated July 9 and July 15, 1969. FOOTER:
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