AD 87-20-04

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Models 185, 185A, 185B, 185C, 185D, 185E, A185E and A185F Airplanes

AD Number
87-20-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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 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.

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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.

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