AD 87-20-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 185 | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Models 185, 185A, 185B, 185C, 185D, 185E, A185E and A185F Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 185A | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Models 185, 185A, 185B, 185C, 185D, 185E, A185E and A185F Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 185B | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Models 185, 185A, 185B, 185C, 185D, 185E, A185E and A185F Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 185C | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Models 185, 185A, 185B, 185C, 185D, 185E, A185E and A185F Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 185D | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Models 185, 185A, 185B, 185C, 185D, 185E, A185E and A185F Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 185E | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Models 185, 185A, 185B, 185C, 185D, 185E, A185E and A185F Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | A185E | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Models 185, 185A, 185B, 185C, 185D, 185E, A185E and A185F Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | A185F | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Models 185, 185A, 185B, 185C, 185D, 185E, A185E and A185F Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Power loss or engine stoppage due to water contamination of the fuel system.
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Required Actions
Modify the aircraft fuel system using one of the specified options: install fuel reservoir quick drains per STC SA2272CE or SA2245CE, or use equivalent hardware. Perform a one-time inspection of fuel line Part Number 0500106-329 for affected serial numbers.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 50 hours of operation or before completion of the next annual inspection, whichever comes first, after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Models 185, 185A, 185B, 185C, 185D, 185E, A185E, A185F (Serial Numbers 185-0001 thru 18503153)
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-20-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-20-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Models 185, 185A, 185B, 185C, 185D, 185E, A185E and A185F Airplanes Subject: Fuel System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/30/1987 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 185 | 185A | 185B | 185C | 185D | 185E | A185E | A185F 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: 87-20-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5733 AD NUMBER: 87-20-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Models 185, 185A, 185B, 185C, 185D, 185E, A185E and A185F Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 30, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-20-04 CESSNA: Amendment 39-5733. Applies to Model 185, 185A, 185B, 185C, 185D, 185E, A185E and A185F (Serial Numbers 185-0001 thru 18503153) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Within the next 50 hours of operation or before completion of the next annual inspection, whichever comes first, after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished per AD 84-10-01. To prevent power loss or engine stoppage due to water contamination of the fuel system, accomplish the following: (a) Modify the aircraft fuel system using one of the options on the following subparagraphs (a)(1), (a)(2), or (a)(3). (1) Install fuel reservoir (accumulator) quick drains in accordance with STC SA2272CE. This STC is owned by Mike Kelley Aircraft Inc., P.O. Box 541, Wellington, Kansas 67152, telephone (316) 326-8581. This STC is applicable to Cessna 185 and 185A thru 185E, A185E and A185F Serial Numbers 185-0001 thru 18503153. (2) Install fuel reservoir (accumulator) quick drains in accordance with STC SA2245CE. This STC is owned by Safe Air Repair, Inc., 3325 Bridge Avenue, Albert Lea, Minnesota 56007, telephone (507) 373-5408. This STC is applicable to Cessna 185A thru 185E, A185E and A185F, Serial Numbers 185-0414 thru 18503153. (3) Install quick drains in the fuel reservoir (accumulator) outlet line by using equivalent aircraft standard hardware. NOTE: A one-time inspection of the Cessna fuel line Part Number 0500106-329 which is used on Serial Number 185-0001 thru 185-0413 should be performed during installation of the fuel reservoir quick drains. This fuel line requires careful attention to routing in order to insure adequate clearance from moving control components located immediately adjacent to this fuel line. (b) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished if it is determined that no water is present in the fuel reservoir (accumulator) or any other part of the fuel system from which fuel will be used. (c) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used, if approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209. All persons affected by this AD may obtain copies of the document(s) referred to herein upon request to FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment becomes effective on September 30, 1987. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-20-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-20-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Models 185, 185A, 185B, 185C, 185D, 185E, A185E and A185F Airplanes Subject: Fuel System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/30/1987 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 185 | 185A | 185B | 185C | 185D | 185E | A185E | A185F 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: 87-20-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5733 AD NUMBER: 87-20-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Models 185, 185A, 185B, 185C, 185D, 185E, A185E and A185F Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 30, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-20-04 CESSNA: Amendment 39-5733. Applies to Model 185, 185A, 185B, 185C, 185D, 185E, A185E and A185F (Serial Numbers 185-0001 thru 18503153) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Within the next 50 hours of operation or before completion of the next annual inspection, whichever comes first, after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished per AD 84-10-01. To prevent power loss or engine stoppage due to water contamination of the fuel system, accomplish the following: (a) Modify the aircraft fuel system using one of the options on the following subparagraphs (a)(1), (a)(2), or (a)(3). (1) Install fuel reservoir (accumulator) quick drains in accordance with STC SA2272CE. This STC is owned by Mike Kelley Aircraft Inc., P.O. Box 541, Wellington, Kansas 67152, telephone (316) 326-8581. This STC is applicable to Cessna 185 and 185A thru 185E, A185E and A185F Serial Numbers 185-0001 thru 18503153. (2) Install fuel reservoir (accumulator) quick drains in accordance with STC SA2245CE. This STC is owned by Safe Air Repair, Inc., 3325 Bridge Avenue, Albert Lea, Minnesota 56007, telephone (507) 373-5408. This STC is applicable to Cessna 185A thru 185E, A185E and A185F, Serial Numbers 185-0414 thru 18503153. (3) Install quick drains in the fuel reservoir (accumulator) outlet line by using equivalent aircraft standard hardware. NOTE: A one-time inspection of the Cessna fuel line Part Number 0500106-329 which is used on Serial Number 185-0001 thru 185-0413 should be performed during installation of the fuel reservoir quick drains. This fuel line requires careful attention to routing in order to insure adequate clearance from moving control components located immediately adjacent to this fuel line. (b) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished if it is determined that no water is present in the fuel reservoir (accumulator) or any other part of the fuel system from which fuel will be used. (c) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used, if approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209. All persons affected by this AD may obtain copies of the document(s) referred to herein upon request to FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment becomes effective on September 30, 1987. FOOTER:
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