AD 89-03-16

final rule

CESSNA Model 650 Series Airplanes

AD Number
89-03-16
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 650 CESSNA Model 650 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Non-restorable loss of all avionics power due to incorrectly installed wiring of the avionics bus relays.

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Required Actions

Perform an operational check of the avionics bus relays within 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date using Cessna Alert Service Letter SLA650-24-14. If wiring is incorrectly installed, modify it prior to further flight. Submit a report within 5 days of the check to the FAA Wichita Aircraft Certification Office.

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Compliance Time

Within 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, and prior to further flight if wiring is incorrectly installed.

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Affected Aircraft

Cessna Model 650 series airplanes, serial numbers 650-0067 through 650-0165, certificated in any category.

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Federal Register Abstract

Avionics Bus Relays

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AD Number:
89-03-16
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
CESSNA Model 650 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Avionics Bus Relays
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/05/1989
Make:
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model:
650
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 89-03-16
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-6162

AD NUMBER:   89-03-16

SUBJECT HEADING:   CESSNA Model 650 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 5, 1989.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
89-03-16 CESSNA: Amendment 39-6162. Final copy of Priority Letter AD issued February 7, 1989.

Applicability: Model 650 series airplanes, serial numbers 650-0067 through 650-0165, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent non-restorable loss of all avionics power, accomplish the following:

A. Within 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive (AD), perform an operational check of the avionics bus relays, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Cessna Alert Service Letter SLA650-24-14, dated February 3, 1989. If the wiring of the avionics bus relays is not correctly installed, prior to further flight, modify that wiring in accordance with the referenced service letter.

B. Within 5 days after accomplishing the check required by paragraph A., above, submit a report, in writing, of any incorrectly installed avionics bus relay wiring identified, to: Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Central Region, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209.

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: If appropriate, the request 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 or 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 received copies of the service information 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 at the FAA, Central Region, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid- Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas.

This AD was effective earlier to all recipients of Priority Letter AD 89-03-16 issued February 7, 1989.

This amendment (39-6162, AD 89-03-16) becomes effective April 5, 1989.

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AD Number:
89-03-16
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
CESSNA Model 650 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Avionics Bus Relays
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/05/1989
Make:
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model:
650
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
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: 89-03-16
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-6162

AD NUMBER:   89-03-16

SUBJECT HEADING:   CESSNA Model 650 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 5, 1989.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
89-03-16 CESSNA: Amendment 39-6162. Final copy of Priority Letter AD issued February 7, 1989.

Applicability: Model 650 series airplanes, serial numbers 650-0067 through 650-0165, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent non-restorable loss of all avionics power, accomplish the following:

A. Within 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive (AD), perform an operational check of the avionics bus relays, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Cessna Alert Service Letter SLA650-24-14, dated February 3, 1989. If the wiring of the avionics bus relays is not correctly installed, prior to further flight, modify that wiring in accordance with the referenced service letter.

B. Within 5 days after accomplishing the check required by paragraph A., above, submit a report, in writing, of any incorrectly installed avionics bus relay wiring identified, to: Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Central Region, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209.

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: If appropriate, the request 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 or 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 received copies of the service information 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 at the FAA, Central Region, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid- Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas.

This AD was effective earlier to all recipients of Priority Letter AD 89-03-16 issued February 7, 1989.

This amendment (39-6162, AD 89-03-16) becomes effective April 5, 1989.

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