Cessna C337 SID

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Originally Posted by Skymaster337B

That's why I said the only required maintenance required, other than ADs or FARs, is the maintenance manual on the day the aircraft was produced...at least for part 91. So, if Cessna makes a new maintenance manual for the Skymaster with a section for continued airworthiness then you are not obligated to follow it...at least under part 91.

Not necessarily true. Can you provide a reference that a mechanic only has to follow a maintenance manual that was produced when the aircraft was manufactured and that revisions are not mandatory? Also, if Cessna revises the TCDS and places these inspections in the "Limitations" section they now become mandatory irregardless of the type of operation. Notice 43.13 says "current manufacturer's maintenance manual".

43.13 Performance rules (general).

(a) Each person performing maintenance, alteration, or preventive maintenance on an aircraft, engine, propeller, or appliance shall use the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the current manufacturer's maintenance manual or Instructions for Continued Airworthiness prepared by its manufacturer, or other methods, techniques, and practices acceptable to the Administrator, except as noted in §43.16. He shall use the tools, equipment, and test apparatus necessary to assure completion of the work in accordance with accepted industry practices. If special equipment or test apparatus is recommended by the manufacturer involved, he must use that equipment or apparatus or its equivalent acceptable to the Administrator.

Once again it boils down to the mechanic signing off the inspection.....if the aircraft is later involved in an accident or a certificate action and the mechanic did not follow the MM his liability has now increased dramatically.

43.16 Airworthiness limitations.

Each person performing an inspection or other maintenance specified in an Airworthiness Limitations section of a manufacturer's maintenance manual or Instructions for Continued Airworthiness shall perform the inspection or other maintenance in accordance with that section, or in accordance with operations specifications approved by the Administrator under part 121 or 135, or an inspection program approved under §91.409(e).

Also, under the FAR's the owner is responsible to insure all maintenance and inspections are done and properly documented. Do you as the owner want to risk yourself by not following a maintenance manual? Ask an attorney that question.