AD 78-14-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 340 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 340 and 340A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 340A | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 340 and 340A Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The installation of Cessna Part Number 9910227-1, 9910227-2, or 9910284-2 Optional Storage Cabinet or Refreshment Center obstructs access to the emergency exit when the cabin entrance door cannot be used.
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Required Actions
Relocate the storage cabinet or refreshment center and modify the right aft-facing passenger seat per Cessna Multi-Engine Service Letter ME78-18 dated May 22, 1978, or later revisions. Equivalent methods require approval from the FAA Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Models 340 (Serial Numbers 340-0301 and up) and 340A (Serial Numbers 340A0001 through 340A0447) with Cessna Part Number 9910227-1, 9910227-2, or 9910284-2 installed.
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Federal Register Abstract
Optional Storage/Refreshment
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-14-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-14-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 340 and 340A Airplanes Subject: Optional Storage/Refreshment Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/13/1978 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 340 | 340A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 78-14-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3259 AD NUMBER: 78-14-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 340 and 340A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 13, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-14-01 CESSNA: Amendment 39-3259. Applies to those Models 340 (Serial Numbers 340-0301 and up) and 340A (Serial Numbers 340A0001 through 340A0447) airplanes, certificated in all categories, which have Cessna Part Number 9910227-1 or 9910227-2 Optional Storage Cabinet or 9910284-2 Optional Refreshment Center installed. NOTE: When the above-noted cabinet or center is installed, it will be located forward (as related to airplane direction of flight) of the right aft-facing passenger seat and aft of the partition separating the pilot's compartment from the passenger compartment. COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To assure easy opening of and unobstructed access to the emergency exit during those emergency situations wherein the cabin entrance door cannot be used, within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following: A) Relocate Cessna Part Number 9910227-1 or 9910227-2 Optional Storage Cabinet or 9910284-2 Optional Refreshment Center and modify the right aft-facing passenger seat, all in accordance with Cessna Multi-Engine Service Letter Number ME78-18, dated May 22, 1978, and the modification instructions attached thereto, dated May 22, 1978, or later revisions. B) Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. This amendment becomes effective on July 13, 1978. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-14-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-14-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 340 and 340A Airplanes Subject: Optional Storage/Refreshment Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/13/1978 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 340 | 340A 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: 78-14-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3259 AD NUMBER: 78-14-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 340 and 340A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 13, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-14-01 CESSNA: Amendment 39-3259. Applies to those Models 340 (Serial Numbers 340-0301 and up) and 340A (Serial Numbers 340A0001 through 340A0447) airplanes, certificated in all categories, which have Cessna Part Number 9910227-1 or 9910227-2 Optional Storage Cabinet or 9910284-2 Optional Refreshment Center installed. NOTE: When the above-noted cabinet or center is installed, it will be located forward (as related to airplane direction of flight) of the right aft-facing passenger seat and aft of the partition separating the pilot's compartment from the passenger compartment. COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To assure easy opening of and unobstructed access to the emergency exit during those emergency situations wherein the cabin entrance door cannot be used, within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following: A) Relocate Cessna Part Number 9910227-1 or 9910227-2 Optional Storage Cabinet or 9910284-2 Optional Refreshment Center and modify the right aft-facing passenger seat, all in accordance with Cessna Multi-Engine Service Letter Number ME78-18, dated May 22, 1978, and the modification instructions attached thereto, dated May 22, 1978, or later revisions. B) Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. This amendment becomes effective on July 13, 1978. FOOTER:
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