AD 93-05-15
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 500 | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Models 500/501, 550/551, S550, 560 and 650 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 501 | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Models 500/501, 550/551, S550, 560 and 650 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 550 | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Models 500/501, 550/551, S550, 560 and 650 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 551 | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Models 500/501, 550/551, S550, 560 and 650 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 560 | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Models 500/501, 550/551, S550, 560 and 650 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 650 | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Models 500/501, 550/551, S550, 560 and 650 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | S550 | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Models 500/501, 550/551, S550, 560 and 650 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Severely reduced controllability of engine power authority due to thrust reverser throttle load limiter issues.
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Required Actions
Modify the thrust reverser throttle load limiter in accordance with specified Cessna Service Bulletins within 150 hours time-in-service after the effective date. Alternative methods or compliance time adjustments may be approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
Within 150 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Models 500/501 (unit -0001 through -0689), 550/551 (unit -0002 through -0678), S550 (unit -0001 through -0160), 560 (unit -071A, -092A, -109A, -0001 through -0118), and 650 (serial -0001 through -0217) equipped with thrust reversers.
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