AD 78-14-01

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.