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AD/CESSNA 320/14 - Engine Nacelle Wiring - Inspection

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This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of Cessna 320 series aircraft (S/N 320‑0001 to 320F‑0045) to inspect engine-nacelle wiring grommet/clamp insulation and heat shields for burning, charring or incorrect installation, to replace any defective parts, and to modify the nacelles per Cessna SL ME71‑6. Inspections must recur every 100 hours until the mandatory modification is completed; the modification has a fixed compliance date. The operator/owner bears the inspection, repair and modification costs (Paras. 1–3; Compliance).

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AD/CESSNA 320/14 - Engine Nacelle Wiring - Inspection

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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Cessna 320 Series Aeroplanes

AD/CESSNA 320/14 Engine Nacelle Wiring - Inspection 6/71

Applicability: All models with S/Nos. 320-0001 to 320F-0045.

Requirement: 1. (a) Visually inspect the insulating material of the electrical wiring grommet and clamps located in the engine nacelles between the canted bulkhead and the firewall for charred, burnt or heat hardened condition.

(b) Visually inspect the heat shields located in the engine nacelles between the canted bulkhead and the firewall for deterioration or incorrect installation and attachment that could contribute to excessive heat in this area.

2. If any of the conditions described in para. 1 are found during the required inspections, replace any defective parts with serviceable items.

3. Modify the engine nacelles in accordance with Cessna SL ME71-6.

Compliance: For Paras. 1 and 2 - Within 100 hours time in service after 30 July 1971 and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 100 hours time in service until modified in accordance with Para. 3.

For Para. 3 - Before 1 February 1972.

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