Q2 - Cessna

100 series supplementalinspection documents (sid)publishedCessna published themaintenance manual temporaryrevisions containing the 100series supplemental inspectionprogram requirements formodels delivered withmaintenance manuals.These inspections were developed fromcondition reports, service difficulty reports anddata gathered from maintenance professionals.When properly performed, these inspectionswill identify issues that will contribute to thereduction in structural load carrying capabilitiesof the airframe.Satellite-Based FlightTracking System That ShowsYour Location at all Times.Around the world, pilots and fleet operatorsare recognizing the safety and benefits offollowing an aircraft’s location and progresson every flight.Spidertracks can send the location, altitude,speed and direction of the aircraft every one ortwo minutes, via the Iridium satellite network tosecure websites. The track is displayed overtopographical and satellite maps.Friends and family can follow the flight in realtime from any PC, anywhere, or by using the freeiSpiderViewer iPhone app.PDF copies of the maintenance manual revisionsare available at Cessna.com. Choose Service andthen Customer Access. Sign up for an account -it is a free service that provides access to servicebulletins and letters, as well.The compliance statement as follows allows atwo year grace period for performance of theinitial inspection:The SID inspection times are based on total airframehours or calendar time in service. If aspecific airframe component has been replaced,the component is to be inspected, based on totalcomponent hours or calendar time requirements.However, any attachment structure that was notreplaced when the component was replaced mustbe inspected, based on the total airframe hours orcalendar time requirements. Inspections are dueat the lesser of specified flight hours or calendartime. The inspections must be completed byJune 30, 2014.Cessna in partnership with the NationalCenter for Aviation Training in Wichita, Kansas,has developed task-specific, non-destructivetesting training. This training will allowmaintenance technicians to perform the NDTtasks required by the inspection on high timeairframes. General information and contactdetails to take advantage of this training are alsoavailable at the web address above.Cessna encourages all owners and operators totake advantage of these inspection programs toassure their airplane is maintained properly andany issues are identified early to minimizerepair expense.Questions, please contact:Cessna Customer Care316-517-5800 or 1-800-423-7762Customercare@cessna.textron.comPilots are operating in more than 25 countriesSimple to usePortable – can be moved easilybetween aircraftAutomatic SOS alerting with Spiderwatchactive tracking serviceWeight: less than one poundPosition accuracy within 8’“…The reliability of this system has been proven to be second to none.”Barry Diamand,No installation costsSydney Flight Training CentreClick here for a quote.page 20page21www.cessna.com