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AD/CESSNA 205/18 - Fuel Selector Valve Safety Wire

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This directive mandates fitting safety wire to the roll pin that secures the fuel selector rotor shaft to the yoke on Cessna 205 (serials 205‑0001 to 205‑0577) to prevent pin migration and potential fuel starvation. Work must follow Cessna Service Information Letter SE84‑5 and be completed before the aircraft’s next Maintenance Release after 31 May 1985. It is mandatory for affected owners/operators and maintenance organisations.

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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AD/CESSNA 205/18 Fuel Selector Valve Safety Wire 5/85

Applicability: Model 205 with S/Nos. 205-0001 to 205-0577. Requirement: Action in accordance with Cessna SIL SE84-5.

Note: FAA AD 85-02-07 refers.

Compliance: Prior to issue of the next Maintenance Release after 31 May 1985.

Background: Loss of fuel selector control, followed by engine fuel starvation can occur should the roll pin connecting the fuel selector rotor shaft to the yoke assembly migrate out of its location. To prevent this possibility, safety wire is fitted to the roll pin thereby ensuring positive retention.

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