AD 88-24-16

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Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models S550 and 650 Series Airplanes

AD Number
88-24-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 650 Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models S550 and 650 Series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company S550 Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models S550 and 650 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Wiring failure in the interior cabinetry wiring and electrical components can result in cabin smoke and/or fire.

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Required Actions

Disconnect electrical power to the interior cabinetry before next activation of the airplane's electrical power. Reconnect wiring after modification per Cessna Service Letters SLS550-25-02/Revision 4 or SL650-25-02/Revision 4. Use alternate means of compliance if approved by FAA.

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Compliance Time

Before next activation of the airplane's electrical power

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Affected Aircraft

Cessna Models S550 (serial numbers S550-0001 through S550-0039, S550-0041 through S550-0120 except lavatory vanities on S550-0100-0120) and Model 650 (serial numbers 650-0001 through 650-0126 except lavatory vanities on 650-0087 and 650-0105-0126)

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Federal Register Abstract

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AD Number:
88-24-16
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models S550 and 650 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Cabin Electrical Power
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
12/12/1988
Make:
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model:
650 | 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 88-24-16
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-6078

AD NUMBER:   88-24-16

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models S550 and 650 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective December 12, 1988.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
88-24-16 CESSNA: Amendment 39-6078. Applies to Model S550 series airplanes, Serial Numbers (S/N) S550-0001 through S550-0039, and S550-0041 through S550-0120, except the lavatory vanities on S550-0100 through S550-0120; and Model 650 series airplanes, S/N 650-0001 through 650-0126, except the lavatory vanities on S/N 650-0087 and 650-0105 through 650-0126; certificated in any category.

Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

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

A. For Cessna Model S550 series airplanes: Before next activation of the airplane's electrical power, disconnect the electrical power to the interior cabinetry in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of Cessna Alert Service Bulletin SBAS550-25-16, dated February 3, 1987.

1. Electrical wiring may be reconnected following modification of the interior cabinetry wiring and electrical components described in, and in accordance with, Cessna Service Letter SLS550-25-02, Revision 4, dated October 21, 1988.

B. For Cessna Model 650 series airplanes: Before next activation of the airplane's electrical power,
disconnect the electrical power to the interior cabinetry in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of Cessna Alert Service Bulletin SBA650-25-12, dated February 3, 1987.

1. Electrical wiring may be reconnected following modification of the interior cabinetry wiring and electrical components described in, and in accordance with, Cessna Service Letter SL650-25-02, Revision 4, dated October 21, 1988.

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

NOTE: The request for alternate means of compliance should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who may add any comments and then send it to the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office.

D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD.

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

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

This amendment supersedes AD 87-03-15, Amendment 39-5647, effective July 6, 1987, as to all persons except those to whom it was made immediately effective by Priority Letter AD, 87-03-15 issued February 6, 1987.

This amendment, 39-6078, becomes effective December 12, 1988.

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AD Number:
88-24-16
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models S550 and 650 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Cabin Electrical Power
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
12/12/1988
Make:
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model:
650 | 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: 88-24-16
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-6078

AD NUMBER:   88-24-16

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models S550 and 650 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective December 12, 1988.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
88-24-16 CESSNA: Amendment 39-6078. Applies to Model S550 series airplanes, Serial Numbers (S/N) S550-0001 through S550-0039, and S550-0041 through S550-0120, except the lavatory vanities on S550-0100 through S550-0120; and Model 650 series airplanes, S/N 650-0001 through 650-0126, except the lavatory vanities on S/N 650-0087 and 650-0105 through 650-0126; certificated in any category.

Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

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

A. For Cessna Model S550 series airplanes: Before next activation of the airplane's electrical power, disconnect the electrical power to the interior cabinetry in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of Cessna Alert Service Bulletin SBAS550-25-16, dated February 3, 1987.

1. Electrical wiring may be reconnected following modification of the interior cabinetry wiring and electrical components described in, and in accordance with, Cessna Service Letter SLS550-25-02, Revision 4, dated October 21, 1988.

B. For Cessna Model 650 series airplanes: Before next activation of the airplane's electrical power,
disconnect the electrical power to the interior cabinetry in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of Cessna Alert Service Bulletin SBA650-25-12, dated February 3, 1987.

1. Electrical wiring may be reconnected following modification of the interior cabinetry wiring and electrical components described in, and in accordance with, Cessna Service Letter SL650-25-02, Revision 4, dated October 21, 1988.

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

NOTE: The request for alternate means of compliance should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who may add any comments and then send it to the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office.

D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD.

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

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

This amendment supersedes AD 87-03-15, Amendment 39-5647, effective July 6, 1987, as to all persons except those to whom it was made immediately effective by Priority Letter AD, 87-03-15 issued February 6, 1987.

This amendment, 39-6078, becomes effective December 12, 1988.

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