PDF Service Manual Cessna 310P 310Q (1969-1974) - 7 MB
This comprehensive service manual covers the Cessna 310P and 310Q models from 1969 to 1974.
It is the official guide for A&P mechanics performing inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
The manual contains detailed procedures, specifications, and diagrams necessary to ensure the aircraft remains airworthy.
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Cessna.
1969 thru 1974
MODEL TURBO
310 AND310
FOREWORD
This Service Manual contain factory recommended procedures for ground handling,
servicing and maintaining the Cessna 310 Series Aircraft. Where reference is made to the
310 Aircraft in this Service Manual. this reference applies to the 310P. 310Q and Turbo
310P and Turbo 310Q certified aircraft. This manual also describes the Cessna 310QII and
Turbo 310QII which are thesame as the Cessna 310Q and Turbo 310Q with some optional
equipment installed as standard. Where the are specific difference. reference will be
made to the individual aircraft. Besides servicingas a referenee for the experienced me-
chanic. this Service Manual also cover step-by-step procedures for the less experienced
mechanic. This Service Manual should be kept in a handy place for ready reference. If
properly used, it will better enable the mechanic to maintain the Cessna 310 Series aircraft
and thereby, establish a reputation for reliable service.
The information in this Service Manual is bad on data available at the time of publi-
cation, and is supplemented and kept current by Service Letter and Service News Letters
published by Cessna Aircraft Company. These are sent to all Cessna Dealers so that they
have the latest authoritative recommendations for servicing Cessna airplanes. Therefore.
it is recommended that Cessna owners utilize the knowledge and experience of the factory-
trained Dealer Service Organizaion.
In addition to the information in this Service Manual, a group of vendor publications
are available from the Cessna Customer Services Department which describe complete dis-
assembly, overhaul and parts breakdown of some of the various vendor equipment items.
A listing of the available publications is issued periodically in Service Letters.
This Service Manual covers the 1969 through 1974 Model 310 and Turbo 310 Series
aircraft which are certificated as follows:
1969 1970-1973 1974
310P 310Q 310Q/310Q II
T310P T310Q T310Q/T310Q II
SERVICE MANUAL
DECEMBER 1970
FAA APPROVAL HAS BEEN OBTAINED ON TECHNICAL DATA IN THIS PUBLICATION THAT
AFFECTS AIRPLANE TYPE DESIGN.
NOTE: THIS REPRINT OF THE BASIC MANUAL
DATED DECEMBER 1970 INCORPORATES
CHANGES 1 THRU 9.
COPYRIGHT © 1982
THE
CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY CHANGED JUNE 1982
Temporary Revision Number 1
D872-9-13-RPC-75-6/82 16 April 1993
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310 SERVICE MANUAL A
LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES
NOTE: The portion of the text affected by the current change is
indicated by a vertical line in the outer margin of the page.
Dates of issue for original and changed pages are:
Original . . .. Dec 1970 Change . . . 5 . . .. Jan 1973
Change . .. 1 . . .. Apr 1971 Change . . . 6 . . .. Sep 1973
Change . .. 2 . . .. Dec 1971 Change . . . 7 . . .. Feb 1974
Change . . 3 . . .. Jun 1972 Change . . . 8 . . . . ay 1974
Change . ..4 .... Oct 1972 Change . . . 9 . . .. Jun 1982
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1-4 B GENERAL INFORMATION 310 SERVICE MANUAL
29. 58'
36. 93'
17. 0'
TURBO 310Q0401 AND ON
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310 SERVICE MANUAL GROUND HANDLING, 2-1
SERVICING AND INSPECTION
SECTION 2
GROUND HANDLING, SERVICING AND INSPECTION
Table of Contents
Page Page
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 2-2 LANDING GEAR 2-22S
GROUND HANDLING 2-2A Landing Gear Actuator 2-22S
Towing 2-2A Emergency Manual Extension 2-22T
Wing Walk and Wing Walk Areas 2-2A Main and Nose Landing Gear
Taxiing 2-3 Assemblies 2-23
Minimum Turning Radius 2-5 Torque Links 2-23
Parking . 2-5 Nose and Main Gear Retracting
Rudder Pedals Gust Lock 2-5 Linkage 2-23
Tie-Down 2-5 Shock Strut Servicing 2-23
Jacking 2-5 Nose Gear Shimmy Dampner 2-24
Hoisting 2-5 Nose Wheel Steering System 2-24
Leveling 2-6 Nose and Main Wheel Tires 2-24
Weighing and Measuring 2-6 Brake System Plumbing 2-25
Storage of Airplane 2-6A Brake Assemblies 2-25
Flyable Storage 2-6A Master Cylinders 2-25
Temporary Storage 2-6A FLIGHT CONTROLS 2-25
Indefinite Storage 2-6A Control Column 2-25
Restoring Airplane to Service 2-6B Aileron and Aileron Trim Tab
PAINTING 2-10B Control System 2-25
Preparation of Surface 2-10B Elevator and Elevator Trim
Paint Stripping 2-10B Tab Control System 2-26
Corrosion Treatment 2-10B Rudder and Rudder Trim Tab 2-26C
Recommended Materials and Flap System 2-26E
Equipment 2-12A ENGINE GROUP 2-26E
Finish and Trim 2-12B Engine Cowling 2-27
Primer - Mixture and Induction Air Filters 2-27
Application 2-12B Induction Manifold 2-27
Epoxy Primer 2-12B Engine Oil Pressure System 2-27
Materials, Description and Engine Oil Filter Service
Mixing Instructions 2-12B (310P0001 and On) . 2-27
Surface Preparation 2-12M Engine Oil Filter Service
Epoxy Enamel 2-12M (Turbo 310P0001 and On) 2-29
Epoxy Primer (Type I-M) 2-12M Oil Breather Separator 2-30
Epoxy Enamel Application 2-12M Engine Exhaust System 2-30
Preparation of 82B Series Vinyl Engine Compartment 2-30D
Enamel Colors 2-12M Engine Compartment Fire
Application of 82B Series Extinguisher . 2-30D
Vinyl Colors 2-12M Engine Controls . .2-31
Heat Resistant Enamel 2-12M Engine Wire Bundles . .2-31
Touchup Vinyl 2-12N Engine Mounts . . . . . . 2-31
Polyurethane Finish (Optional) 2-13 Engine Compartment Hoses . 2-31
Touch Up of Polyurethane Finish 2-13 Spark Plugs . . . . . . . 2-32
Touchup Landing Gear Finish 2-13 Ignition Cables . . . . . 2-32
RAIN EROSION COATING APPLICATION Magneto . . . . . . . . 2-32
(RADOME) 2-13 Alternator . . . . . . . 2-32
INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS 2-14 Pumps . . . . . . . . . 2-32
INSPECTION CHARTS 2-14 Turbocharger . . . . . . 2-32
INSPECTION PROGRAM SELECTION 2-14 Manifold Pressure Relief Valve 2-32
INSPECTION GUIDELINES 2-14A PROPELLERS . . .. 2-33
CLEANING, INSPECTION, REPAIR Propeller Unfeathering System 2-33
AND SERVICING AIRFRAME 2-20 Propeller Synchronizer . . . 2-33
Windows and Windshield 2-30 FUEL SYSTEM . . . . . . . . 2-33
Cabin Door 2-20 Fuel Air Control . . . . . 2-33
Baggage and Wing Locker
cker
ker Doors 2-20 Fuel Manifold . . . . . . 2-33
Seats 2-20 Fuel Discharge Nozzles . . . 2-34
Upholstery 2-21 Fuel Selector Valve and
Carpet 2-21 Strainer . . . . . . . 2-34
Wing 2-21 Fuel System - Main . . . . 2-34
Empennage 2-22 Fuel System - Auxiliary . . 2-34
Fuselage 2-22 Fuel Selector Valve Control
Heater 2-22 System . . . . . 2-34
Control Quadrant 2-22S Main Tank Fuel Transfer Pump . 2-34A
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2-8 GROUND HANDLING, 310 SERVICE MANUAL
SERVICING AND INSPECTION
WEIGHING ON LANDING GEAR
DATUM
STA.
-s-
22. 26 61. 48
M. A. C.
.00 W. L.
-63. 34
55. 63
NOSE GEAR -L-
WEIGHING P 106. 02 POINT
HORIZONTAL CG
CG = 55. 63 - Wn (106. 02)
W
NOTE %M.A. C. = CG 22. 26
61
AIRCRAFT IS WEIGHED WITH GEAR
EXTENDED, MOMENT CHANGE WITH
GEAR RETRACTED IS +942. 0 INCH-
POUNDS
310P0001 AND ON
Figure 2-5. Weighing and Measuring (Sheet 2)
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12-12B GROUND HANDLING. 310 SER VICE MANUAL
SERVICING AND INSPECTION
washed with isopropyl alcohol.
Finish and Trim. b. Primer shall be Lacco 600 SL9953, white - Red
Spot Paint and Varnish Company or RV3649, white,
A finish and trim plate is installed in the Duralac Chemical Corporation. This primer shall
nose wheel web. The plate contains finish be reduced to spray viscosity by thinning with Red
and trim information for the airplane. The
airplane and interior parts are painted var- Spot SL8381 or Duralac T901 respectively. Use
ious colors as coded on the finish trim approximately one volume of thinner for one volume
plate. All paints used on this model air- of primer.
plane are listed by finish and trim code on c. The first coat of reduced primer shall be dry
the respective paint color chart, except sprayed to an approximate cured film thickness of
heat resistant paint and landing gear paint. 0. 0003 to 0. 0004 inch.
To read the plate, convert the number codes d. The sprayed coating shall be allowed to dry a
stamped on the plate to the detailed de- minimum of one hour prior to overcoating.
scription given in the Paint Color Chart.
To ensure matching colors when ordering Epoxy Primer.
paint, it is necessary to provide the pro-
per information from the finish and trim
plate. Paint must be ordered through the Fiberglass parts that have been stripped of their
Cessna Dealers' Organization. Use Parts primer should be primed with P-900 Sky spar sur-
and Accessories Order Form Number P312-12 faces, consisting of the following:
supplied by Cessna on request.
P-900 Sky spar Surfaces Base Component
C-918 Catalyst Concentrate Component I
C-916 Catalyst Thinner Component II
T-262 Thinner Component III
NOTE
a. Surfaces to receive Epoxy primer should be
Since "CODE" numbering or lettering changes sanded lightly so the outer laminated layer is not
with aircraft model changes, it is important exposed.
that the respective aircraft Model and Serial b. Remove residue by wiping with a cloth dampened
Number Chart be observed when ordering with Isopropyl Alcohol.
paint.
NOTE
•When ordering paint specify CES1054 (3 Digit
Dash No. ) or CES2800 (4 Digit Dash No. ), Do not use wood filler, lacquer, putty or
add letter "P" (for pint), "Q" (for quart), aerodynamic smoothers, such as White
"G" (for gallon) or "S" (for spray can) to the Streak or Bondtite on fiberglass.
Dash No. Example: CES1054-170G or
CES2800-2113G = 1 Gallon of Vestal White. c. Allow all materials when first mixed with a
catalyst, to stand in a closed container for approxi-
mately one hour before use.
Primer - Mixture and Application.
NOTE
NOTE
Mixed material has a usable pot life of 8
Mix EX2016G primer only in quantities re- hours. When the material becomes thick
quired for use within six hours and then only and starts to gel, it must be discarded.
in stainless steel bucket provided.
a. Mix equal parts of EX2016G primer and T6070 Materials, Description and Mixing Instructions.
diluent and stir thoroughly.
b. Apply EX2016G primer in a well broken up, wet, P-900 Surfaces is an epoxy resin and constitutes the
even coat. If primer has to be sanded, sand and re- base component of the system. By mixing with the
prime. Sanding breaks film, resulting in poor ad- C-918 Catalyst Concentrate and/or the C-916 Cata-
hesion. lyst Thinner in varying proportions and thinning with
T-262 Thinner, any desired consistency can be ob-
NOTE tained, from heavy putty to a spraying viscosity.
On all leading edge surfaces, apply cross a. Mix 12 parts of the base component with one part
coat, wet and even, of EX2016G primer. of Component I (Catalyst Concentrate). Mix thor-
oughly then cover the container and allow to stand 1
c. Clean equipment immediately after use and under
hour.
no consideration use EX2016G primer that has been b. The mixture should be a thick, smooth putty and
mixed longer than six hours. may be applied with a spatula or heavy bristled brush.
c. The material may be overcoated immediately
Polycarbonate Primer - Mixture and Application.
with P-900 either by brushing or spraying. The
material will be dry for sanding when it does not gum
a. Surfaces to receive primer shall be solvent up in the sandpaper and sands off in a dry powder.
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2-12L GROUND HANDLING, 310 SERVICE MANUAL
SERVICING AND INSPECTION
PAINT COLOR CHART
1974 MODEL 310Q0901 AND ON
Vinyl Poly-
Finish & EXTERIOR PAINT ure- Finish & INTERIOR PAINT CES CES
Trim Code COLOR thane Trim Code COLOR 1054 2800
A VESTAL WHITE -170 -2113 EPOXY PAINT
B VIVID ORANGE -2244 -2243 89 PALM GREEN -2233
C FESTIVAL YELLOW -2270 -2269 90 CORAL RED -2232
D SHADOW BLUE -2263 -2262 91 TOPAZ GOLD -2234
E LIME -2250 -2249 92 ROYAL BLUE -2231
F GRAY -2266 -2265 93 BEIGE -2161
G REBEL RED -2241 -2240 94 ONYX BLACK -308
H BEIGE -2257 -2256 95 CLOUD GRAY -534
J BOMBAY BRONZE -925 -2191
K INCA GOLD -2247 -2246
L AWARD BLUE -2260 -2259 LACQUER PAINT
M HUNTER GREEN -611 -2252 98 PALM GREEN -2229
N VELVET BLACK -171 -2114 99 CORAL RED -2228
P EXECUTIVE BROWN -2254 -2253 100 TOPAZ GOLD -2230
101 ROYAL BLUE -2227
102 BEIGE -2156
EXTERIOR PROTECTIVE 103 VELVET BLACK -151
PAINT
GRAY -142
SP SPECIAL COLORS
INTERIOR TRIM PAINT USAGE
116 BLACK SEMI-GLOSS -156 SUNVISOR- EXPOSED
LACQUER - USED ON: PARTS
BRAKE LINKS CABIN AND BAGGAGE
MASTER CYLINDER DOOR - EXPOSED PARTS
CONTROL COLUMN
PRAKING BRAKE DUSTY PEACH - LACQUER -535
BRACKET - USED ON:
QUADRANT - VISABLE BUTTONS- UPHOLSTERY
PARTS ON INSIDE SNAP - WING LOCKER
RUDER PEDEALS
CLOUD GRAY - ACRYLIC -857
DULL BLACK - LACQUER -193 LACQUER USED ON:
USED ON: NACELLE BAGGAGE
DEFROST DUCTS DOOR FRAME - EXPOSED
COMPASS PARTS ONLY
COMPASS PEDESTAL NACELLE BAGGAGE
STATIC PRESSURE DOOR - INSIDE SURFACE
PLATE - ALT SOURCE
WINDSHIELD RETAINERS BLACK SUEDE COATING -882
REAR VIEW MIRROR USED ON:
BRACKET DECK SKIN AND PANEL
ONYX BLACK- EPOXY -308 CADET GRAY - LACQUER -2106
USED ON: USED ON:
QUADRANT COVER INSTRUMENT PANEL
TRIM WHEEL CIRCUIT BREAKER PNL
SILKSCREEN
CLOUD GRAY- EPOXY -534 CIRCUIT BREAKER PNL
USED ON: AND PLUG BUTTONS
END FITTING - CURTAIN
TRACK DIVIDER
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CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY
MODEL 310
SERVICE MANUAL
SPECIAL INSPECTION
200 HOURS
100 HOURS
50 HOURS
VACUUM SYSTEM (Continued)
9. Vacuum System Central Air Filter - Clean and inspect for deterioration and contamination
10. Vacuum System Relief Valve - Inspect security and condition. Replace filter ...........
DEICE SYSTEM
1. Deice System - Check for leaks, condition and operation of controls, lines and clamps
for security ....................................................................
2. Deice Boots - Check for abrasions, cuts, nick and security of mounting ................
3. Deice Filter - Clean .............................................................
PITOT STATIC SYSTEM
1. Sump - Check for cracks, dents, leaks and presence of water ........................
2. System - Leak check ...........................................................
3. Atimeter - Inspect as required by CFR Part 91, paragraph 91.411 in accordance with
FAR Part 43, Appendix E, by authorized repair station .............................. 7
4. Alternate Static Drain - Check ...................................................
ALCOHOL WINDSHIELD ANTI-ICE SYSTEM
1. Check reservoir for proper service ................................................
2. Check nozzles for security and obstructions ................... ....................
3. Anti-ice System - Check for leaks, condition and operation of controls .................
4. Pump - Check for condition and security ..........................................
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1. Airplane and systems Wiring - Check for chafing, broken or loose terminals and
general condition ......................................................
2. Junction Box - Check terminal for condition and security .............................
3. Circuit Breaker Panel - Check terminals, wiring and mountings .......................
4. Regulators - Check wiring, mounting, condition and wire routing ......................
5. Switches - Check operation, terminals, wiring and mounting .........................
6. Landing Gear Relay and Limit Switch - Check mounting and terminals ................
7. Wing and Fuselage - Check wiring, routing, security and terminals ....................
8. Battery - Electrolyte specific gravity ...............................................
9. Battery Cables - Check for corrosion and terminals for security .......................
10. Instruments and Interior Lights - Check for operation and security ....................
11. Radio and Navigation System - Check for operation and condition ....................
12. Instrument Panel and Control Pedestal - Check mountings and terminals for security,
check bonding between stationary panel and instrument panel for proper ground -
resistance must be 0.010 ohms or less ............................................
13. Emergency Locator Transmitter - Check for condition, security and battery pack for
proper charge .................................................................
14. Flap Limit Switch and Motor - Check wiring and terminals for condition and security .....
15. Warning Lamps - Check condition ................................................
POST INSPECTION
1. Correct all discrepancies, replace all fairings, doors and access covers ................
2. Ground check engine, check ignition drop, alternator charging rate, oil pressure and
general operation of components .................................. ...............
SERVICE LETTERS
1. Check that all applicable Cessna Service Letters and Service Bulletins are complied with *
2. Check that all applicable current airworthiness regulations are complied with ...........
D872-9-13 Temporary Revision Number 8 - Aug 2/2004 2-16B
© Cessna Aircraft Company
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2-22B GROUND HANDLING, 310 SERVICE MANUAL
SERVICING AND INSPECTION
NOSE AND MAIN LANDING GEAR RIGGING INSPECTION.
The nose and main landing gear rigging inspection should be performed indoors with proper jacks, 28 volt
power supply, 0 to 150 pound spring scale and an 0880001 actuator arm tension tool available.
The airplane should be placed on jacks, the necessary access plates, seats, cabin divider, carpets, floor-
boards removed, and the landing gears cleaned with a suitable solvent prior to inspection. Step by step
procedures are presented and each step must be completed before performing the next step.
NOTE: The operational checks and tension measurements requirements of this inspection will