AD 2013-09-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna | Aircraft Company | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Multiple reports of smoke and/or fire in the tailcone caused by sparking due to excessive wear of the brushes in the air conditioning (A/C) motor. The brushes could wear down, causing the rivet in the brush to contact the commutator, resulting in sparks and consequent fire and/or smoke in the tailcone with no means to detect or extinguish the fire and/or smoke.
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Required Actions
Inspect to determine if certain A/C compressor motors are installed and to determine the accumulated hours on certain A/C drive motor assemblies. Replace the brushes in the drive motor assembly repetitively, or deactivate the A/C system and install a placard as an option. Return replaced brushes to Cessna.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days or 10 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Aircraft Company Model 500, 501, 550, 551, S550, 560, 560XL, and 650 airplanes, with specific serial number ranges for each model.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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