AD 2006-04-10

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 500, 550, S550, 560, 560XL, and 750 Airplanes

AD Number
2006-04-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-22558
FR Citation
71 FR 8443

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Cessna 500 Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 500, 550, S550, 560, 560XL, and 750 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Mis-wired fire extinguishing bottles could result in an unextinguished fire in the nacelle or APU.

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Required Actions

Install identification sleeves on the wires for the positive and negative terminal studs of the engine and/or auxiliary power unit (APU) fire extinguishing bottles, as applicable. Reconnect the wires to the correct terminal studs.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Cessna Model 500, 550, S550, 560, 560XL, and 750 airplanes, certificated in any category.

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