Type Acceptance Report

TAR 8/21B/8 – Revision 1

CESSNA 404

Aircraft Certification Unit

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1

1. INTRODUCTION 1

2. AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION DETAILS 2

3. APPLICATION DETAILS AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION 3

4. NZCAR §21.43 DATA REQUIREMENTS 4

5. NEW ZEALAND OPERATIONAL RULE REQUIREMENTS 6

ATTACHMENTS 7

APPENDIX 1 7

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Executive Summary
New Zealand Type Acceptance has been granted to the Cessna Model 404 based on
validation of FAA Type Certificate number A25CE. There are no special requirements for
import.

All serial numbers listed under the FAA type certificate have been type accepted in New
Zealand, except for the Model 406, which was only produced in France by Reims
Aviation. The Model 404 is now eligible for the issue of an Airworthiness Certificate in the
Standard Category in accordance with NZCAR §21.177, subject to any outstanding New
Zealand operational requirements being met. (See Section 5 of this report for a review of
compliance of the basic type design with the operating Rules.)

NOTE: The information in this report was correct as at the date of issue. The report is
generally only updated when an application is received to revise the Type
Acceptance Certificate. For details on the current type certificate holder and any
specific technical data, refer to the latest revision of the State-of-Design Type
Certificate Data Sheet referenced herein.

1. Introduction
This report details the basis on which Type Acceptance Certificate No.8/21B/8 was
granted in the Standard Category in accordance with NZCAR Part 21 Subpart B.

Specifically, the report aims to:

(a) Specify the foreign type certificate and associated airworthiness design standard
used for type acceptance of the model(s) in New Zealand; and

(b) Identify any special conditions for import applicable to any model(s) covered by the
Type Acceptance Certificate; and

(c) Identify any additional requirements which must be complied with prior to the issue
of a NZ Airworthiness Certificate or for any subsequent operations.

The report covers all models included on the State-of-Design type certificate which have
been granted type acceptance in New Zealand. Appendix 1 details which models have been
type accepted in accordance with the provisions of CAR Part 21B and which were
certificated prior to that under NZCAR Section B.9 and are now type accepted under the
transitional arrangements of Part 21 Appendix A(c).

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2. Aircraft Certification Details

(a) State-of-Design Type and Production Certificates:

Manufacturer: Cessna Aircraft Company

Type Certificate Holder: Textron Aviation Inc. (since July 29, 2015)
Type Certificate: A25CE
Issued by: Federal Aviation Administration

Production Approval: Delegation Option Manufacturer No. CE-3

FAA Production Certificate 312

(b) Models Covered by the Part 21B Type Acceptance Certificate:

(i) Model: 404

MCTOW: 8400 lb. [3810 kg]

Max. No. of Seats: 11

Noise Standard: FAR Part 36

Engine: Continental GTSIO-520-M

Type Certificate: E7CE
Issued by: Federal Aviation Administration

Propeller: McCauley 3FF32C501/90UMB-0

Type Certificate: P45GL
Issued by: Federal Aviation Administration

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3. Application Details and Background Information

The application for New Zealand type acceptance of the 1980 Model 404 was from Dennis
Thompson International Ltd, dated 14 August 2007. The first-of-type example was serial
number 404-0693, registered ZK-NDY. The Cessna 404 is an unpressurised low-wing light
twin-engine piston aircraft with accommodation for two crew and nine passengers.

Type Acceptance Certificate Number 8/21B/8 was granted on 24 September 2007 to the
1980 Model 404 based on validation of FAA Type Certificate A25CE. Specific
applicability is limited to the coverage provided by the operating documentation supplied.
There are no special requirements for import into New Zealand.

Revision 1 to this report added all the other model years of the 404 not previously
included. This was at the request of the type certificate holder, who has provided access to
all technical publications.

The Model 404 was conceived as a growth version of the Model 402B, with a larger wing
and 35-inch fuselage stretch similar to the 441 and incorporating large fowler flaps, new
trailing link main landing gear and a new bonded metal “wet wing”. The basic hydraulic
system is taken from the 421C.

There have been four previous examples of the 404 on the New Zealand Register including
a 1980 model serial number 404-0603 ZK-TNT, but this was de-registered in 1984 and
was not current in 1995. The type is therefore not covered by the Transitional
Arrangements provisions of Part 21 Appendix A(c). The first example was serial number
404-0067 registered ZK-TAS in April 1977.

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4. NZCAR §21.43 Data Requirements

The type data requirements of NZCAR Part 21B Para §21.43 have been satisfied by supply
of the following documents, or were already held by the CAA:

(1) State-of-Design Type certificate:

FAA Type Certificate Number A25CE
FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet A25CE at Revision 13 dated October 29, 2015
– Model 404 approved July 21, 1976

(2) Airworthiness design requirements:

(i) Airworthiness Design Standards:
The certification basis of the Model 404 is FAR Part 23 effective February 1, 1965,
including Amendments 23-1 through 23-13, except Subpart B at Amendment 23-
14; FAR Part 23 paragraph §23.1385(c) at Amendment 23-21 and FAR §23.1327 at
Amendment 23-23.

This is an acceptable certification basis in accordance with NZCAR Part 21B Para
§21.41 and Advisory Circular 21-1A, as FAR 23 is the basic standard for Normal
Category Airplanes called up under Part 21 Appendix C. There are no non-
compliances and no additional special conditions have been prescribed by the
Director under §21.23.

(ii) Special Conditions:

Nil

(iii) Equivalent Level of Safety Findings:

FAR §23.1189(a) – Engine compartment shutoff means were not required provided hydraulic
lines were fireproof hoses with steel fittings which met demonstrated fire resistance criteria.
FAR §23.1545 and 23.1583(a) – IAS permitted instead of CAS provided both values are given
in the POH/AFM and all placards to meet certification requirements are consistent with instrument
markings. ASI calibration data must cover the full operating range and be predicated on flight tests.

(iv) Airworthiness Limitations:

See the aircraft Maintenance Manual.

(3) Environmental Certification:

(i) Environmental Standard:
The 1980 Model 404 and on has been certificated for noise under FAR Part 36,
including Amendments 36-1 through 36-4.
(ii) Compliance Listing:
Flyover noise, established in compliance with FAR 36 at maximum continuous
power is 78.9 dB(A) – See Flight Manual Section 4.

(4) Certification Compliance Listing:

DM Report 404-0 Type Inspection Report – Basic Aircraft Configuration
Cessna Report S-404-110 – Cessna 404 – Structures Data Summary

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(5) Flight Manual:

CAA AIR Cessna
Number: Publication: Title:
AIR 2025 D1540-13 Model 404 Titan (1977) Pilot’s Operating Handbook
AIR 3450 D1563-13 Model 404 Titan (1978) Pilot’s Operating Handbook
AIR 2027 D1572-13PH Model 404 Titan (1979) Pilot’s Operating Handbook
AIR 3011 D1583-13PH Model 404 Titan (1980) Pilot’s Operating Handbook
AIR 2505 D1593-13PH Model 404 Titan (1981) Pilot’s Operating Handbook

(6) Operating Data for Aircraft:

(i) Maintenance Manual:
Cessna 404 (1977-1981) Maintenance Manual – Publication D2517-13
Cessna 400 Series Continued Airworthiness Program – Publication D5305-13

(ii) Current service Information:

Service Bulletins

(iii) Illustrated Parts Catalogue:

Cessna 404 Titan (1977-1981) Parts Catalog – Publication P559-12

(7) Agreement from manufacturer to supply updates of data in (5), and (6):
Cessna publications are now available through the Textron 1View website at
https://ww2.txtav.com or for older manuals at http://techpubs.cessna.com/

(8) Other information:

Cessna Model 404 Titan Ambassador Equipment List – 14 July 1976
Cessna Model 404 Titan Freighter Equipment List – 15 August 1977
Cessna Model 404 Titan Courier Equipment List – 15 August 1978
Cessna Model 404 Titan Ambassador Equipment List – 6 July 1979
Cessna Model 404 Titan Freighter Equipment List – 7 August 1980

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5. New Zealand Operational Rule Compliance

Compliance with the retrospective airworthiness requirements of NZCAR Part 26 has been
assessed as they are a prerequisite for the grant of an airworthiness certificate.

CAR Part 26 – Subpart B – Additional Airworthiness Requirements

Appendix B – All Aircraft
PARA: REQUIREMENT: MEANS OF COMPLIANCE:
B.1 Marking of Doors and Emergency Exits To be determined on an individual aircraft basis
B.2 Crew Protection Requirements – CAM 8 Appdx. B # .35 Not Applicable – Agricultural Aircraft only

Compliance with the following additional NZ operating requirements has been reviewed
and were found to be covered by either the original certification requirements or the basic
build standard of the aircraft, except as noted:
CAR Part 91 – Subpart F – Instrument and Equipment Requirements
PARA: REQUIREMENT: MEANS OF COMPLIANCE:
91.505 Seating and Restraints – Safety belt/Shoulder Harness FAR §23.785
91.507 Pax Information Signs – Smoking, safety belts fastened Not Applicable – Less than 10 passenger seats
91.509 (1) ASI FAR §23.1303(a) (8) Coolant Temp N/A – Air cooled engine
Min. (2) Machmeter N/A – No mach limitations (9) Oil Temperature FAR §23.1305(c)
VFR (3) Altimeter FAR §23.1303(b) (10) Manifold Pressure FAR §23.1305(h)
(4) Magnetic Compass FAR §23.1303(c (11) Cylinder Head Temp. FAR §23.1305(f)
(5) Fuel Contents FAR §23.1305(a) (12) Flap Position FAR §23.699(a)(2)
(6) Engine RPM FAR §23.1305(e) (13) U/c Position FAR §23.729(e)
(7) Oil Pressure FAR §23.1305(b) (14) Ammeter/Voltmeter FAR §23.1351 (d)
91.511 (1) Turn and Slip Fitted as std – See AFM/POH (3) Anti-collision Lights FAR §23.1401
Night (2) Position Lights FAR §23.1385 (4) Instrument Lighting FAR §23.1381
91.511 Night VFR Instruments and Equipment Operational requirement – Compliance as applicable
91.513 VFR Communication Equipment Operational requirement – Compliance as applicable
91.517 IFR Instruments and Equipment Operational requirement – Compliance as applicable
91.519 IFR Communication and Navigation Equipment Operational requirement – Compliance as applicable
91.523 Emergency Equipment:
(a) More Than 9 pax – First Aid Kits per Table 7 Operational Requirement – Compliance as applicable
– Fire Extinguishers per Table 8 Operational Requirement – Compliance as applicable
(b) More than 20 pax – Axe readily accessible to crew Not Applicable – Less than 20 passenger seats
(c) More than 61 pax – Portable Megaphones per Table 9 Not Applicable – Less than 61 passenger seats
91.529 ELT – TSO C126 406 MHz after 22/11/2007 Operational requirement – Compliance as applicable
91.531 Oxygen Indicators – Volume/Pressure/Delivery Operational requirement – Compliance as applicable
91.533 Oxygen for Non-Pressurised Aircraft Maximum Operating Altitude Limit in Flight Manual (with
>30 min above FL100 – Supplemental for crew, 10% Pax oxygen equipment) is 30,000 ft
– Therapeutic for 3% of Pax The standard oxygen system is either a 22 cu.ft. bottle or a
Above FL100 – Supplemental for all Crew, Pax 114.9 cu.ft. bottle in the nose compartment, with plumbed
– Therapeutic for 1% of Pax outlets for each occupant. The oxygen control, pressure
– 120l PBE for each crew member gauge, bottle, regulator and plumbing are optional.
91.533 Oxygen for non-Pressurised Aircraft Not fitted as standard
91.541 SSR Transponder and Altitude Reporting Equipment Operational requirement – Compliance as applicable
91.543 Altitude Alerting Device – Turbojet or Turbofan Not Applicable – Not turbo jet or turbofan powered
91.545 Assigned Altitude Indicator Operational requirement – Compliance as applicable
A.15 ELT Installation Requirements To be determined on an individual aircraft basis

CAR Part 135 – Subpart F – Instrument and Equipment Requirements

PARA: REQUIREMENT: MEANS OF COMPLIANCE:
135.355 Seating / Restraints – Shoulder harness flight-crew seats FAR §23.785
135.357 Additional Instruments (Powerplant and Propeller) FAR §23.1305
135.359 Night Flight Landing light, Pax compartment Operational requirement – Compliance as applicable
135.361 IFR Operations Speed, Alt, spare bulbs/fuses Operational requirement – Compliance as applicable
135.363 Emergency Equipment (Part 91.523 (a) and (b)) Operational requirement – Compliance as applicable
135.367 Cockpit Voice Recorder N/A – Only for 2-crew helicopters with more than 10 pax
135.369 Flight Data Recorder Not Applicable – Less than 10 passenger seats
135.371 Additional Attitude Indicator Not Applicable – Not turbo jet or turbofan powered

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NOTES: 1. A Design Rule reference in the Means of Compliance column indicates the Design Rule was
directly equivalent to the CAR requirement, and compliance is achieved for the basic aircraft type
design by certification against the original Design Rule.
2. The CAR Compliance Tables above were correct at the time of issue of the Type Acceptance
Report. The Rules may have changed since then and compliance should be checked individually.
3. Some means of compliance above are specific to a particular model/configuration. Compliance
with Part 91/119 operating requirements should be checked in each case, particularly oxygen system
capacity and emergency equipment.

Attachments
The following documents form attachments to this report:
Photographs first-of-type example 1980 Cessna 404 ZK-NDY
Three-view drawing Cessna Model 404 Titan
Copy of FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet Number A25CE

Sign off

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David Gill Checked – Gaetano Settineri
Team Leader Airworthiness Airworthiness Engineer

Appendix 1

List of Type Accepted Variants:

Model: Applicant: CAA Work Request: Date Granted:
404 (1981) AC 21-1.2/NZCAR Part 21 Appendix A(c)
404 (1980) Dennis Thompson International Ltd 8/21B/8 24 September 2007
404 (1977-79) Textron Aviation Inc. 18/21B/17 22 May 2018

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