AD 87-21-05

87-21-05 CESSNA: Amendment 39-5745. Applies to the following models and serial numbered airplanes certificated in any category which have been modified in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA 4795SW:

MODELS SERIAL NUMBERS 150 17001 thru 17999 59001 thru 59018 150A 15059019 thru 15059350 150B 15059351 thru 15059700 150C 15059701 thru 15060087 150D 15060088 thru 15060772 150E 15060773 thru 15061532 150F 15061533 thru 15064532 150G 15064533 thru 15067189 (except 15064970) 150H 649, 15067199 thru 15069308 150J 15069309 thru 15071128 150K 15071129 thru 15072003 150L 15072004 thru 15075781 150M 15075782 thru 15079405 A150K A1500001 thru A1500226 A150L A1500227 thru A1500523 A150M 15064970, A1500524 thru A1500734 152 15279406 thru 15285595 and on A152 A1500433, A1520735 thru A152088 681, A1520809 thru A1521015 and on

Compliance: Required within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.

To assure operation of the airplane within the approved center of gravity (CG) limits and approved operating limitations, accomplish the following:

(a) For Model 150, 150 A/B/C, airplanes accomplish the following:

(1) Remove the placard required by STC SA4795SW which states the category and weight limits and begins with the words "THIS AIRPLANE MAY BE OPERATED . . ." The placard should be located on the right hand door post.

(2) Fabricate a placard with the following statement using letters with a minimum height of 1/8 inch: "NOT APPROVED FOR SPINS." Install this placard in clear view of the pilot on the airplane instrument panel.

(3) Operate the airplane in the Utility Category in accordance with the placard and the operating limitations for center-of-gravity and maximum weight as specified in the original weight and balance data for an unmodified airplane.

NOTE: Compliance with Airworthiness Directive 86-15-07 does not relieve compliance with this AD for Models 150, 150A/B/C airplanes.

(b) For Model A150 K/L/M airplanes, accomplish the following:

(1) Remove the placard required by STC SA4795SW which states the category and weight limits and begins with the words "THIS AIRPLANE MAY BE OPERATED . . ." The placard should be located on the right hand door post.

(2) Fabricate the temporary placard detailed in Figure 1. of this AD, marking it with the statement as shown and install it in clear view of the pilot on the instrument panel over the existing maneuver placard.

(3) Operate the airplane in the Utility Category in accordance with the placard and the operating limitations for center-of-gravity and maximum weight as specified in the original weight and balance data for an unmodified airplane.

(c) For Model A152 airplanes, accomplish the following:

(1) Remove the placard required by STC SA4795SW which states the category and weight limits and begins withthe words "THIS AIRPLANE MAY BE OPERATED . . ." The placard should be located on the right hand door post.

(2) Fabricate the temporary placard detailed in Figure 2. of this AD, permanently marking it with the statement as shown and install it in clear view of the pilot on the instrument panel over the existing maneuver placard.

(3) Operate the airplane in the Utility Category in accordance with the placard and the operating limitations for center-of-gravity and maximum weight as specified in the original weight and balance data for an unmodified airplane.

(d) For Model 150 D thru M and 152 airplanes, accomplish the following:

(1) Remove the placard required by STC SA4795SW which states the category and weight limits and begins with the words "THIS AIRPLANE MAY BE OPERATED . . ." The placard should be located on the instrument panel over the existing maneuver placard.

(2) Fabricate the placard detailed in Figure 3. of this AD, permanently marking it withthe statement as shown and install it in clear view of the pilot on the instrument panel over the existing maneuver placard. Alternatively, this placard may be obtained from Aircraft Conversion Technologies, Inc., 1410 Flight Line Drive, Lincoln, California 95648.

(3) Operate the airplane in accordance with the placard.

(e) Installation of the placards required by this AD may be accomplished by the owner/operator on any airplanes which are not used under FAR Part 121 or 135. The person accomplishing these actions must make the appropriate airplane maintenance record entry per FAR 43.9 and 91.173.

(f) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished.

(g) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Division, FAA Southwest Region, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0100; telephone (817) 624-5100.

All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the document(s) referred to herein upon request to J&S Engineering, 222 W. Turbo Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78216; or may examine the document(s) referred to herein at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.

This amendment becomes effective on October 13, 1987.

MATERIAL: Index card laminated in plastic SCALE: Full DIMENSIONS: Inches LETTERING: 1/8 in. or greater typewritten

2.5 or greater

INTENTIONAL SPINS ARE PROHIBITED THIS AIRPLANE TO BE OPERATED IN THE UTILITY CATEGORY WITHIN THE FOLLOWING LIMITS: MAXIMUM AIRSPEEDS (IAS) NEVER EXCEED (Vne) 162 MPH (141 KNOTS) STRUCTURAL CRUISING (Vc) 120 MPH (104 KNOTS) MANEUVERING (Va) 109 MPH ( 95 KNOTS) FLAPS EXTENDED (Vfe) 98 MPH ( 85 KNOTS) THE FOLLOWING ACROBATIC MANEUVERSARE APPROVED: MANEUVER RECM. ENTRY SPEED MANEUVER RECM. ENTRY SPEED CHANDELLE 109 MPH (95KTS) LAZY EIGHTS 109 MPH (95KTS) STEEP TURNS 109 MPH (95KTS) STALLS (EXCEPT WHIP STALLS) SLOW DECELERATION

4.5 or greater PLACARD FIGURE 1

MATERIAL: Index card laminated in plastic SCALE: Full DIMENSIONS: Inches LETTERING: 1/8 in. or greater typewritten

2.5 or greater

INTENTIONAL SPINS ARE PROHIBITED THIS AIRPLANE TO BE OPERATED IN THE UTILITY CATEGORY WITHIN THE FOLLOWING LIMITS: MAXIMUM AIRSPEEDS (IAS) NEVER EXCEED (Vne) 149 KNOTS STRUCTURAL CRUISING (Vc) 111 KNOTS MANEUVERING (Va)104 KNOTS FLAPS EXTENDED (Vfe) 85 KNOTS THE FOLLOWING ACROBATIC MANEUVERS ARE APPROVED: MANEUVER RECM. ENTRY SPEED MANEUVER RECM. ENTRY SPEED CHANDELLE 95 KNOTS LAZY EIGHTS 95 KNOTS STEEP TURNS 95 KNOTS STALLS (EXCEPT WHIP STALLS) SLOW DECELERATION

4.5 or greater PLACARD FIGURE 2

MATERIAL: Sheet aluminum THICKNESS: .020 SCALE Full DIMENSIONS: Inches LETTERING: 1/8 in. or greater, silver on black

2.0 or greater

INTENTIONAL SPINS ARE PROHIBITED THIS AIRPLANE MAY BE OPERATED WITHIN THE FOLLOWING LIMITS: UTILITY CATEGORY: UP TO 1280 POUNDS AT 31.5 IN. TO 1600 POUNDS AT 32.9 IN. TO 36.75 IN. AT 1600 POUNDS AND BELOW. NORMAL CATEGORY: UP TO 1280 POUNDS AT 31.5 IN. TO 1760 POUNDS AT 33.6 IN. TO 36.75 IN. AT 1760 POUNDS AND BELOW. NO ACROBATIC MANEUVERS ARE APPROVED FOR NORMAL CATEGORY OPERATIONS

4.5 or greater

PLACARD FIGURE 3