SID extension by CASA

             CASA has provided an extension to the deadline for the completion of Cessna Supplemental Inspection Documents—or SIDs—on two groups of aircraft.The extension applies to Cessna 100 series aircraft used in charter and aerial work and Cessna 200 series aircraft used in private operations. SIDs compliance dates for both these operational categories have been extended by three months to 31 March 2016. The original CASA compliance date was 31 December 2015

        The deadline for the completion of SIDS inspections for private category Cessna 100 series aircraft remains 30 June 2016.SIDs inspections were developed jointly by Cessna and the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) due to concerns relating to potential corrosion and fatigue damage to principal structural elements of the aircraft.

       The SIDs program, which complements existing scheduled maintenance, requires the additional detailed inspection of a range of structures including wing spars, wing attachment points, wing struts attachments as well as horizontal and vertical stabiliser attachment points.

Lycoming Maintenance Publications

           REASON FOR REVISION: Make it easier to find publications (Instructions for Continued Airworthiness) for certified Lycoming engines models
           NOTICE: Incomplete review of all the information in this document can cause errors. Read the entire Service Letter to make sure you have a complete understanding of the requirements.For ease of reference, this revision of this Service Letter now identifies associated publications and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICAs) to install, operate, service, and maintain certified Lycoming engines by engine model in Table 1. If you cannot find a publication for a specific engine model, contact Lycoming Technical Publications Support Representative +1 (570) 327-7274 for assistance.
Hardcopy publications identified in this Service Letter are available for purchase direct from Lycoming Engines or through authorized Lycoming Engines’ distributors. Electronic copies of the same publications identified herein are available from either vendors: ATP or TData.
          NOTICE: Prices of publications herein are in U.S. Dollars, Payment by check, money order, or charge card must be in U.S. dollars when ordering directly from the factory. Prices and availability can change.
          NOTICE: All Lycoming publications are copyrighted works and cannot be printed or released as electronic media without prior permission of Lycoming Engines.
As Lycoming Engines continues to update and improve its technical publications for its legacy engines, new types of manuals will be available as defined below:
 Installation and Operation Manual.
 Service Manual
 Maintenance Manual
All current manual types in this Service Letter available for purchase are defined below:
 Operator’s Manual contains information about engine operation for various engine models. Some manuals contain engine installation instructions. All manuals are used in conjunction with the aircraft owner’s manual. When ordering the manual, supply the complete engine model number.
 Installation and Operation Manual contains system description, uncrating procedures, acceptance check, engine lift procedure, engine preservation and storage, engine installation requirements, engine installation, engine start, operation, and stop procedures, pre-flight test, operational test, and fuels to be used, as well as operating specifications.
 Service Manual contains required maintenance, service information for oil changes, oil addition, oil pressure screen cleaning, oil filter replacement, routine time-interval inspections, routine service, spark plug replacement/inspection procedures, cylinder inspection, fuel system inspection, and scheduled servicing procedures.
 Maintenance Manual contains procedures for engine disassembly, engine assembly, fault isolation, and component replacement. Refer to the applicable parts catalog to identify spare parts.
 Maintenance/Overhaul Manual contains general information about engine maintenance for various engine models. Some manuals also include maintenance and overhaul information. While other manuals contain only overhaul information. When ordering the manual, supply the complete engine model number.
 Direct Drive Overhaul Manual contains information for general overhaul procedures and guidelines for legacy engines.
 Overhaul Manuals (for specific engine series) contains information for general overhaul procedures, applicable to the engine series.
 Parts Catalogs contain illustrations to identify parts. A referenced numerical index is also included. Price includes latest published supplements. When ordering the parts catalog, supply the complete engine model number.
NOTICE: For a list of active and inactive service documents (Service Bulletins, Service Instructions, and Service Letters) as supporting ICA information, refer to the latest revision of SSP-112 (identified in this Service Letter and available for purchase).

SEALANTS, LUBRICANTS, AND ADHESIVES AUTHORIZED on CMI

SIL99-2C       INFORMATION LETTER 

SUBJECT: SEALANTS, LUBRICANTS, AND ADHESIVES AUTHORIZED 
PURPOSE: Provide current application of sealants, threading, lubricants, and                    adhesives. 
COMPLIANCE: During engine installation, maintenance, overhaul or                             component repair or replacement. 
MODELS AFFECTED: All CMI engine models operating with AVGAS fuel.

             Lubricating oils qualified for use in Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) gasoline engines are required to meet Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) specifications.
Recommended Oil Grade:
 • Above 40°F ambient air, sea level SAE 50 or                                                     multi-viscosity
 • Below 40°F ambient air, sea level SAE 30 or multi-viscosity
              NOTE: See  SIL99-1 (latest version) for preservation information.
 CMI recommends engine oil be drained and replenished every 25 hours of operation or 4 months for engines that incorporate an oil screen. Engines with full flow oil filters, either large or small, should have the oil changed every 50 hours or 4 months. 

SIL99-2C       INFORMATION LETTER 

Supplemental Inspection No. 55-11-02

            FAA recommend that owners, operators, and maintenance technicians and inspectors visually inspect and confirm their findings using eddy current on the affected Cessna models utilizing aft fin attachment fitting, part numbers 0431009-1/-2/-3, for cracks and corrosion. This should be done repetitively at 100 hours intervals following inspection procedures described in the applicable Cessna SID located in the table of SIDs. Note that it may be beneficial for the inspection to be accomplished in conjunction with compliance to AD 80-11-04.
         FAA and Textron Aviation (Cessna) have been aware of cracking of the aft fin attachment fitting; and have previously issued a number of airworthiness publications to inform owner, operators, and maintenance technicians and inspectors. Cessna issued Service Bulletins (SE74-10 and SE78-62) in addition to the specific inspections noted in the referenced SID. Additionally, the FAA issued AC 43-16A, Aviation Maintenance Alert, Number 357, in April 2008 to remind inspectors to inspect the aft fin attachment fitting for cracks. Airplanes used for aerobatic use were noted to have a higher risk.

SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION NUMBER: 55-11-02 Rev.08 May 18, 2015