- Effective
- January 5, 1973
- Models
- 310N, 310P, 310Q
- Data sheet
- TCDS3A10
- Registered aircraft
- 393 matched by model
- Product
- Aircraft · Small airplane
- Amendment
- 39-1579
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The airworthiness directive
73-01-02 CESSNA: Amdt. 39-1579. Applies to Model 310N (Serial Numbers 310N0001 thru 310N0198), Model 310P (Serial Numbers 310P0001 thru 310P0240), and Model 310Q (Serial Numbers 310Q0001 thru 310Q0130) airplanes.
NOTE: This AD is not applicable to Model T310 airplanes which fall within these serial number ranges.
Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.
To prevent moisture from possibly entering the alternate air system and freezing on powerplant induction system components when operating in below freezing temperatures, accomplish the following:
Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, install deflector baffles over the alternate air inlet in the vertical baffle and enlarge the warm air cut out in the induction air canister in accordance with Cessna Service Letter ME70-43 and Service Kit SK310-82D, or any other method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region.
Thisamendment becomes effective January 5, 1973.
Affected TCDS · 1
The type certificate data sheets for the models this AD names, matched by model and maker.
Registered aircraft · 393
Registered aircraft whose airframe or engine model this AD names. Matched by model only, so check each against the AD’s applicability.
| 1967 | 9 |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 52 |
| 1969 | 45 |
| 1970 | 20 |
| 1971 | 26 |
| 1972 | 49 |
| 1973 | 74 |
| 1974 | 48 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
68 with no year recorded