AD 83-12-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 441 | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 441 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Possible error in battery switch wiring which may contribute to thermal runaway of the nickel-cadmium batteries.
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Required Actions
Inspect and modify the dual battery switch installation as specified in Cessna Service Information Letter PJ83-9 or Revision 1. Flights may be conducted under FAR 21.197 to a location where the AD is accomplished. Equivalent compliance may be approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Model 441, serial numbers 441-0173 through 441-0311 and 441-0001 through 441-0172 incorporating Service Kit SK441-37 (excluding those with SK441-37 Revision A or later)
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Federal Register Abstract
Battery Switch Wiring
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-12-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-12-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 441 Airplanes Subject: Battery Switch Wiring Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/28/1983 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 441 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 83-12-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4669 AD NUMBER: 83-12-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 441 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 28, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-12-03 CESSNA: Amendment 39-4669. Applies to Model 441, S/N 441-0173 through 441- 0311 and 441-0001 through 441-0172 incorporating Service Kit SK441-37, airplanes certificated in any category. (Airplanes incorporating SK441-37 Revision A or later revisions are not affected.) Compliance: Required within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To detect and correct a possible error in battery switch wiring which may contribute to thermal runaway of the nickel-cadmium batteries, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect and, if necessary, prior to further flight modify the dual battery switch installation as specified in Cessna Service Information Letter PJ83-9, dated April 22, 1983, or Revision 1 dated June 3, 1983. (b) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where the AD may be accomplished. (c) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, Room 238, Terminal Building 2299, Mid- Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209, Telephone (316) 269-7000. This amendment becomes effective on June 28, 1983. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-12-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-12-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 441 Airplanes Subject: Battery Switch Wiring Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/28/1983 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: 83-12-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4669 AD NUMBER: 83-12-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 441 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 28, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-12-03 CESSNA: Amendment 39-4669. Applies to Model 441, S/N 441-0173 through 441- 0311 and 441-0001 through 441-0172 incorporating Service Kit SK441-37, airplanes certificated in any category. (Airplanes incorporating SK441-37 Revision A or later revisions are not affected.) Compliance: Required within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To detect and correct a possible error in battery switch wiring which may contribute to thermal runaway of the nickel-cadmium batteries, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect and, if necessary, prior to further flight modify the dual battery switch installation as specified in Cessna Service Information Letter PJ83-9, dated April 22, 1983, or Revision 1 dated June 3, 1983. (b) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where the AD may be accomplished. (c) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, Room 238, Terminal Building 2299, Mid- Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209, Telephone (316) 269-7000. This amendment becomes effective on June 28, 1983. FOOTER:
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