AD 73-07-07

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310 and 320 Series Airplanes

AD Number
73-07-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 310C Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310 and 320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 310D Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310 and 320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 310E Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310 and 320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 310F Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310 and 320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 310G Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310 and 320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 310H Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310 and 320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 310I Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310 and 320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 310J Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310 and 320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 310J-1 Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310 and 320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 310K Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310 and 320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 310L Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310 and 320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 310N Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310 and 320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 310P Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310 and 320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 310R Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310 and 320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 320 Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310 and 320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 320-1 Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310 and 320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 320A Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310 and 320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 320B Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310 and 320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 320C Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310 and 320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 320D Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310 and 320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 320E Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310 and 320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 320F Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310 and 320 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Corrosion, chafing, looseness, or other unserviceable conditions in fuel lines and electrical harnesses within the wing leading edges could lead to flammable fluid leaks and potential ignition sources.

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Required Actions

Inspect fuel lines and electrical harnesses for corrosion, chafing, looseness, or unserviceable conditions per Cessna Service Kit SK 310-90. Replace or repair unserviceable parts before further flight. Install leading edge drainage and sealant provisions, relocate and reinstall auxiliary fuel boost pump resistor and relay, and place amended 'Aircraft Fire Procedures Checklist' in the cockpit.

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Compliance Time

within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Cessna Models 310 and 320 series airplanes except Models 310, 310A, 310B, and 310Q (Serial Numbers 310Q0710 and up)

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Federal Register Abstract

Fuel Hoses & Electrical Wiring Chafing

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AD Number:
73-07-07
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310 and 320 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Fuel Hoses & Electrical Wiring Chafing
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/06/1973
Make:
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model:
310C | 310D | 310E | 310F | 310G | 310H | 310I | 310J | 310J-1 | 310K | 310L | 310N | 310P | 310R | ...Show more
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: 73-07-07
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1617

AD NUMBER:   73-07-07

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310 and 320 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 6, 1973.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
73-07-07 CESSNA: Amdt. 39-1617. Applies to all Models 310 and 320 series airplanes and Serial Numbers, except Models 310, 310A, 310B and 310Q (Serial Numbers 310Q0710 and up).

Compliance: Required as indicted, unless already accomplished.

To determine condition of fuel lines, electrical wiring, and to detect loose fittings and attachments, to reduce possible collection of flammable fluids and to eliminate possible ignition sources within the leading edges of the wings, within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following in accordance with Cessna Multi-engine Service Letter ME73-5 dated March 16, 1973, and Cessna Service Kit SK310-90 dated March 7, 1973, or later FAA approved revisions or any other method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region:

1) Inspect the fuel lines and electrical harnesses in the wing leading edge for corrosion, chafing, looseness, or other unserviceable conditions. Procedures for this inspection are contained in Cessna Service Kit SK 310-90.

2) Prior to further flight replace and/or repair any unserviceable parts or conditions found as result of the above inspection.

3) Install leading edge drainage and sealant provisions in the wings in accordance with Paragraph B of Cessna Service Kit SK 310-90.

4) Remove, relocate and reinstall the auxiliary fuel boost pump resistor and relay in accordance with Paragraphs C and D of Cessna Service Kit SK 310-90.

a) On those airplanes in which P/N 0850404-1 boost pump relay is installed, relocate this relay to wing trailing edge per Cessna Service Kit SK 310-90. (This relay is no longer eligible for installation in the wing leading edge.

b) P/N FC 215-136 boost pump relay already installed in the wing leading edge is acceptable and as an alternative to Paragraph a), P/N 0850404-1 boost pump relay may be replaced with P/N FC 215-136 boost pump relay installed in the present wing leading edge location.

c) On all airplanes relocate the boost pump resistor in accordance with Cessna Service Kit SK 310-90.

5) Place amended checklist entitled "Aircraft Fire Procedures Checklist" in the cockpit. This checklist is supplied with Cessna Service Kit SK 310-90.

This amendment becomes effective April 6, 1973.


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AD Number:
73-07-07
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310 and 320 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Fuel Hoses & Electrical Wiring Chafing
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/06/1973
Make:
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model:
310C | 310D | 310E | 310F | 310G | 310H | 310I | 310J | 310J-1 | 310K | 310L | 310N | 310P | 310R | ...Show more
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: 73-07-07
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1617

AD NUMBER:   73-07-07

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 310 and 320 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 6, 1973.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
73-07-07 CESSNA: Amdt. 39-1617. Applies to all Models 310 and 320 series airplanes and Serial Numbers, except Models 310, 310A, 310B and 310Q (Serial Numbers 310Q0710 and up).

Compliance: Required as indicted, unless already accomplished.

To determine condition of fuel lines, electrical wiring, and to detect loose fittings and attachments, to reduce possible collection of flammable fluids and to eliminate possible ignition sources within the leading edges of the wings, within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following in accordance with Cessna Multi-engine Service Letter ME73-5 dated March 16, 1973, and Cessna Service Kit SK310-90 dated March 7, 1973, or later FAA approved revisions or any other method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region:

1) Inspect the fuel lines and electrical harnesses in the wing leading edge for corrosion, chafing, looseness, or other unserviceable conditions. Procedures for this inspection are contained in Cessna Service Kit SK 310-90.

2) Prior to further flight replace and/or repair any unserviceable parts or conditions found as result of the above inspection.

3) Install leading edge drainage and sealant provisions in the wings in accordance with Paragraph B of Cessna Service Kit SK 310-90.

4) Remove, relocate and reinstall the auxiliary fuel boost pump resistor and relay in accordance with Paragraphs C and D of Cessna Service Kit SK 310-90.

a) On those airplanes in which P/N 0850404-1 boost pump relay is installed, relocate this relay to wing trailing edge per Cessna Service Kit SK 310-90. (This relay is no longer eligible for installation in the wing leading edge.

b) P/N FC 215-136 boost pump relay already installed in the wing leading edge is acceptable and as an alternative to Paragraph a), P/N 0850404-1 boost pump relay may be replaced with P/N FC 215-136 boost pump relay installed in the present wing leading edge location.

c) On all airplanes relocate the boost pump resistor in accordance with Cessna Service Kit SK 310-90.

5) Place amended checklist entitled "Aircraft Fire Procedures Checklist" in the cockpit. This checklist is supplied with Cessna Service Kit SK 310-90.

This amendment becomes effective April 6, 1973.


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