{"id":"F2006B08163","name":"AD/CESSNA 310/36 Amdt 6 - Engine Exhaust System","slug":"ad-cessna-310-36-amdt-6-engine-exhaust-system","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":115342,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B08163-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/CESSNA 310/36 Amdt 6 - Engine Exhaust System","content":"---\nmeta-content-style-type: text/css\nmeta-content-type: application/xhtml+xml; charset=utf-8\nmeta-generator: Aspose.Words for .NET 22.10.0\n---\n\n?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n\nCOMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY\n\nSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES\n\n \n\n![](image.001.png)  Cessna 310 Series Aeroplanes\n\n \n\n# AD/CESSNA 310/36\n\nAmdt 6\n\nApplicability: All turbocharged models.\n\n# Engine Exhaust System 3/87\n\n \n\nRequirement: 1. Inspect engine exhaust system in accordance with Cessna SIL No. ME 75-17, including “Expanded inspection and maintenance instructions” as detailed in Cessna SIL No. ME79-32.\n\n \n\n2.    Inspect those items listed in Table 2 of Cessna SIL No. ME79-32.\n\n \n\n3.    Replace multi-segment “V” band exhaust clamps listed in Table 3 of Cessna SIL No. ME79-32.\n\n \n\nNote: FAA AD 75-23-08 Amdt 39-5451 refers.\n\n \n\nCompliance: 1. At intervals not exceeding 50 hours time in service.\n\n \n\n2.    At intervals not exceeding 100 hours time in service.\n\n \n\n3.    At intervals not exceeding 750 hours time in service.\n\n \n\nBackground: This Directive has been raised in issue to expand the requirement of 50 hour inspections.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Background section explicitly states this amendment was issued to 'expand the requirement of 50 hour inspections.' Originally, the directive likely only required the 50-hour inspections. Amendment 6 added the 100-hour and 750-hour requirements (items 2 and 3), significantly broadening the maintenance obligations beyond the original scope."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (approximately 200 words)","Only 3 defined compliance intervals (50, 100, 750 hours)","References external documents (Cessna Service Information Letters) rather than reproducing technical details","No nested exceptions or conditional logic","Single applicability criterion (all turbocharged models)","Simple numbered requirement structure (1, 2, 3)","No cross-references to other legislation beyond a single note about the corresponding FAA directive"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA Airworthiness Directive mandates regular inspections of the engine exhaust system and periodic replacement of multi‑segment V‑band exhaust clamps on all turbocharged Cessna 310s, following Cessna service instructions (Amdt 6 expands prior inspection requirements). It affects owners/operators in Australia and prevents hazards from exhaust failure—carbon monoxide exposure, engine fire, or loss of power—by requiring proactive maintenance."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Background states the amendment was issued to expand the 50‑hour inspection requirement. Mechanically, the directive now makes specified exhaust inspections and clamp replacements mandatory at defined intervals (including the ≤50‑hour interval), increasing the set of required recurring maintenance actions for affected turbocharged Cessna 310 aeroplanes."},"complexity_factors":["Cross-references to external Cessna Service Information Letters (ME75-17 and ME79-32) and specific tables","Multiple distinct compliance intervals (50, 100 and 750 hours) for different items","Mandatory part replacement (multi-segment V‑band clamps) tied to the SIL tables","Applicability limited to all turbocharged Cessna 310 models (operator population defined but not numerically)","Reference to a related FAA AD (FAA AD 75-23-08) creating cross-jurisdictional linkage","Operational impact on maintenance scheduling and parts procurement for small operators"],"plain_english_summary":"This directive requires operators of all turbocharged Cessna 310 aeroplanes to inspect the engine exhaust system and replace specified multi‑segment “V”‑band clamps using Cessna SIL ME75‑17 and ME79‑32. Required intervals are at or below 50, 100 and 750 hours time in service for different inspection or replacement items. Aircraft owners/operators pay for inspections, parts and labour; the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requires compliance; the amendment expands the 50‑hour inspection requirement (Background), affecting maintenance planning, costs and aircraft availability."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-310-36-amdt-6-engine-exhaust-system","history":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-310-36-amdt-6-engine-exhaust-system/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-310-36-amdt-6-engine-exhaust-system/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-310-36-amdt-6-engine-exhaust-system/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-310-36-amdt-6-engine-exhaust-system/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-cessna-310-36-amdt-6-engine-exhaust-system/documents"}}