AD 79-08-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 441 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 441 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Smoke/fire behind the pilot's instrument panel due to propeller anti-icing electrical wiring issues.
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Required Actions
Modify the propeller anti-icing electrical wiring in accordance with Cessna Propjet Service Information Letter PJ 79-2 within the next 10 hours time-in-service. Equivalent methods require approval from the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 hours time-in-service
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Model 441 airplanes with serial numbers 441-0001 through 441-0083 and 441-0085 equipped with a Cessna installed propeller anti-icing system.
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Federal Register Abstract
Anti-Icing Propeller Wiring
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-08-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-08-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 441 Airplanes Subject: Anti-Icing Propeller Wiring Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/30/1979 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 441 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 79-08-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3451 AD NUMBER: 79-08-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 441 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 30, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-08-07 CESSNA: Amendment 39-3451. Applies to Model 441 (S/N's 441-0001 through 441-0083 and 441-0085) airplanes equipped with a Cessna installed propeller anti-icing system. COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated unless already accomplished. To preclude the possible occurrence of smoke/fire behind the pilot's instrument panel, accomplish the following: A) Within the next 10 hours time-in-service, except for those airplanes previously modified, modify the propeller anti-icing electrical wiring in accordance with Cessna Propjet Service Information Letter PJ 79-2 dated March 5, 1979. B) Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. This amendment becomes effective on April 30, 1979 to all persons except those to whom it has already been made effective by an airmail letter from the FAA dated March 16, 1979. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-08-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-08-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 441 Airplanes Subject: Anti-Icing Propeller Wiring Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/30/1979 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 441 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 79-08-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3451 AD NUMBER: 79-08-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 441 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 30, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-08-07 CESSNA: Amendment 39-3451. Applies to Model 441 (S/N's 441-0001 through 441-0083 and 441-0085) airplanes equipped with a Cessna installed propeller anti-icing system. COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated unless already accomplished. To preclude the possible occurrence of smoke/fire behind the pilot's instrument panel, accomplish the following: A) Within the next 10 hours time-in-service, except for those airplanes previously modified, modify the propeller anti-icing electrical wiring in accordance with Cessna Propjet Service Information Letter PJ 79-2 dated March 5, 1979. B) Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. This amendment becomes effective on April 30, 1979 to all persons except those to whom it has already been made effective by an airmail letter from the FAA dated March 16, 1979. FOOTER:
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