AD 88-06-02

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Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 550 series airplanes

AD Number
88-06-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft electrical generator and wiring assembly
Problem area Electrical system

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 550 Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 550 series airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company S550 Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 550 series airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Wiring failure in the indirect lighting system could result in smoke and/or fire in the cabin.

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Required Actions

Disconnect electrical power to the indirect lighting system prior to next activation of the airplane's electrical power. Replace the affected wiring harness following the manufacturer's service bulletins. Reconnect power only after compliance with the service bulletins.

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Compliance Time

Prior to next activation of the airplane's electrical power

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Affected Aircraft

Cessna Model 550 series airplanes, serial numbers 550-0561, -0562, -0564, -0565, -0566, -0568, and -0569; and Model S550 series airplanes, serial numbers S550-0140 through -0146, -0148, and -0149.

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Federal Register Abstract

Electrical Power

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AD Number:
88-06-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 550 series airplanes
Subject:
Electrical Power
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
05/10/1988
Make:
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model:
550 | S550
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Small/Large 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 88-06-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5900

AD NUMBER:   88-06-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 550 series airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective May 10, 1988.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
88-06-02 CESSNA: Amendment 39-5900. Applicable to Model 550 series airplanes, serial numbers (S/N) 550-0561, -0562, -0564, -0565, -0566, -0568, and -0569; and Model S550 series airplanes, S/N S550-0140 through -0146, -0148, and -0149; certificated in any category.

Compliance is required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To preclude wiring failure, which could result in smoke and/or fire in the cabin, accomplish the following:

A. For Cessna Model 550 series airplanes: Prior to next activation of the airplane's electrical power, disconnect the electrical power to the indirect lighting system, in accordance with Cessna Alert Service Letter SLA550-33-02, dated March 14, 1988. Electrical power may be reconnected to the indirect lighting system following replacement of the affected wiring harness described in, and in accordance with, Cessna Service Bulletin SB550-33-9, dated March 17, 1988, or later FAA-approved revisions.

B. For Cessna Model S550 series airplanes: Prior to next activation of the airplane's electrical power, disconnect the electrical power to the indirect lighting system, in accordance with Cessna Alert Service Letter SLAS550-33-01, dated March 14, 1988. Electrical power may be reconnected to the indirect lighting system following replacement of the affected wiring harness described in, and in accordance with, Cessna Service Bulletin, SBS550-33-5, dated March 17, 1988, or later FAA-approved revisions.

C. An alternate means of compliance which provides an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Central Region.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer, may obtain copies upon request to Cessna Aircraft Company, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277.

These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the FAA, Central Region, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas.

This amendment 39-5900 becomes effective May 10, 1988.

It was effective earlier to all recipients of Priority Letter AD 88-06-02, issued March 16, 1988.

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AD Number:
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Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 550 series airplanes
Subject:
Electrical Power
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
05/10/1988
Make:
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model:
550 | S550
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Small/Large 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: 88-06-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5900

AD NUMBER:   88-06-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 550 series airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective May 10, 1988.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
88-06-02 CESSNA: Amendment 39-5900. Applicable to Model 550 series airplanes, serial numbers (S/N) 550-0561, -0562, -0564, -0565, -0566, -0568, and -0569; and Model S550 series airplanes, S/N S550-0140 through -0146, -0148, and -0149; certificated in any category.

Compliance is required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To preclude wiring failure, which could result in smoke and/or fire in the cabin, accomplish the following:

A. For Cessna Model 550 series airplanes: Prior to next activation of the airplane's electrical power, disconnect the electrical power to the indirect lighting system, in accordance with Cessna Alert Service Letter SLA550-33-02, dated March 14, 1988. Electrical power may be reconnected to the indirect lighting system following replacement of the affected wiring harness described in, and in accordance with, Cessna Service Bulletin SB550-33-9, dated March 17, 1988, or later FAA-approved revisions.

B. For Cessna Model S550 series airplanes: Prior to next activation of the airplane's electrical power, disconnect the electrical power to the indirect lighting system, in accordance with Cessna Alert Service Letter SLAS550-33-01, dated March 14, 1988. Electrical power may be reconnected to the indirect lighting system following replacement of the affected wiring harness described in, and in accordance with, Cessna Service Bulletin, SBS550-33-5, dated March 17, 1988, or later FAA-approved revisions.

C. An alternate means of compliance which provides an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Central Region.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer, may obtain copies upon request to Cessna Aircraft Company, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277.

These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the FAA, Central Region, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas.

This amendment 39-5900 becomes effective May 10, 1988.

It was effective earlier to all recipients of Priority Letter AD 88-06-02, issued March 16, 1988.

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