AD 89-16-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 550 and 551 Series Airplanes

AD Number
89-16-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 550 Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 550 and 551 Series Airplanes
aircraft Cessna Aircraft Company 551 Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 550 and 551 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of fuel flow transmitter electrical connector end fittings could result in total engine power loss or an engine compartment fire.

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Required Actions

Within 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date, inspect engines for Cessna P/N 9912031-6 or 9912031-5 fuel flow transmitters per SB550-73-2. If P/N 9912031-5 transmitters have two-piece fittings, replace them prior to further flight or within 6 months per SB550-73-1, Rev 1. Repetitive inspections at intervals not exceeding 25 hours are required if deferring replacement to 6 months.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, and replacement must occur either prior to further flight or within 6 months after the effective date, with repetitive inspections every 25 hours time-in-service if deferred.

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Affected Aircraft

Cessna Model 550 and 551 series airplanes, Unit Numbers -0002 through -0207 and -0209.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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