Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 182Q and 182R Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2009-02-20 · Effective 2009-03-27 · 74 FR 7808
Document
Document number
E9-2993
Federal Register citation
74 FR 7808
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Cessna
Publication date
2009-02-20
Effective date
2009-03-27
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-1205
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 182Q and 182R airplanes that are equipped with Societ[eacute] de Motorisations A[eacute]ronautiques (SMA) Aircraft Diesel Engine (ADE) Model SR305-230-1 or Model SR305-230 converted to Model SR305-230-1 installed under Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA03302AT. This AD requires you to remove the intercooler and the intercooler inlet and outlet hoses, install a reworked intercooler and new intercooler inlet and outlet hoses, inspect hoses and clamp torques, repetitively inspect installation of the intercooler outlet and inlet hose assemblies for any displacement or damage of clamps or hoses, and, if necessary, replace any damaged clamps or hoses. This AD results from a report of two instances of induction hose disconnection occurring while in service, resulting in a loss of turbo boost and a significant loss of engine power. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct improper intercooler outlet and intercooler inlet hose assembly installations, which could result in loss of turbo boost and a significant loss of engine power. This failure could lead to an inability to maintain constant altitude in flight.