AD 2006-06-03 Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 500, 501, 550, S550, 551, and 560 Airplanes

Makes named: cessna. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to the Cessna airplanes listed in Table 1 of this AD, certificated in any category. Table 1.—Applicability Airplane model(s) Serial Nos. 500 and 501 0001 through 0689 inclusive. S550 0001 through 0160 inclusive. 550 and 551 0002 through 0733 inclusive. 550 0801 through 1075 inclusive. 560 0001 through 0648 inclusive.

You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Service Information (f) The term “service bulletin” as used in this AD refers to the applicable service bulletin listed in Table 2 of this AD. Table 2.—Service Information For Cessna model— Having serial Nos.— Use Cessna service bulletin— Dated— 500 and 501 airplanes 0001-0689 SB500-28-12 June 14, 2004. S550 airplanes 0001-0160 SBS550-28-08 May 7, 2004. 550 and 551 airplanes 0002-0733 SB550-28-14 December 2, 2003. 550 airplanes 0801-1075 SB550-28-15 January 20, 2004. 560 airplanes 0001-0538 SB560-28-10 April 23, 2004. 560 airplanes 0539-0648 SB560-28-11 March 12, 2004. AFM Revision (g) Within 25 flight hours after the effective date of this AD: Revise the Limitations section of the applicable Cessna airplane flight manual (AFM) to prohibit use of the wing fuel boost pumps for defueling under certain conditions, by inserting the applicable temporary change identified in Cessna Service Bulletin SB550-28-14, dated December 2, 2003, or identified in Table 3 of this AD. Table 3.—Temporary Changes Cessna temporary change— Dated— To the— 500FM TC-R57-01 April 5, 2004 Cessna Model 500 AFM. 500FM TC-R57-02 April 5, 2004 Cessna Model 500 AFM. 500FM TC-R57-03 April 5, 2004 Cessna Model 500 AFM. 55BFM TC-R10-07 March 17, 2004 Cessna Model 550 Citation Bravo AFM. 55BFM TC-R10-08 March 17, 2004 Cessna Model 550 Citation Bravo AFM. 55BFM TC-R10-09 March 17, 2004 Cessna Model 550 Citation Bravo AFM. 560FM TC-RC13-01 March 4, 2004 Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM. 560FM TC-RC13-02 March 4, 2004 Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM. 560FM TC-RC13-03 March 4, 2004 Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM. 56FMA TC-04-01 March 4, 2004 Cessna Model 560 CItation Ultra AFM. 56FMA TC-04-02 March 4, 2004 Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra AFM. 56FMA TC-04-03 March 4, 2004 Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra AFM. 56FMB TC-R03-10 March 12, 2004 Cessna Model 560 AFM. 56FMB TC-R03-11 March 12, 2004 Cessna Model 560 AFM. 56FMB TC-R03-12 March 12, 2004 Cessna Model 560 AFM. S55CA TC-04-01 July 8, 2004 Cessna Model S550 Citation S/II AFM. S55CA TC-04-02 July 8, 2004 Cessna Model S550 Citation S/II AFM. S55CA TC-04-03 July 8, 2004 Cessna Model S550 Citation S/II AFM. S55FM TC-04-01 March 4, 2004 Cessna Model S550 Citation S/II AFM. S55FM TC-04-02 March 4, 2004 Cessna Model S550 Citation S/II AFM. S55FM TC-04-03 March 4, 2004 Cessna Model S550 Citation S/II AFM. Placard Installation (h) Within 25 flight hours after the effective date of this AD: Install a placard close to the fuel quantity gauge, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletin. In addition to the specifications in the service bulletin, the letters on the placard must be at least 1/4 -inch tall. Inspection and Modification (i) Within 300 flight hours after the effective date of this AD: Do the actions specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletin. (1) Do a detailed inspection for chafed wiring of the wing fuel boost pumps, and, before further flight thereafter, do all applicable corrective and other specified actions. (2) Modify the wing fuel boost pumps. Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is: “An intensive examination of a specific item, installation, or assembly to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface cleaning and elaborate procedures may be required.” (j) Before further flight after the inspection and modification required by paragraph (i) of this AD, remove the AFM temporary change and placard required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD. Reporting Clarification (k) Although the service bulletin specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (l)(1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (2) Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with 14 CFR 39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards Certificate Holding District Office. Material Incorporated by Reference (m) You must use the service information listed in Tables 4 and 5 of this AD, as applicable, to perform the actions that are required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of these documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Cessna Aircraft Co., P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277, for a copy of this service information. You may review copies at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., Room PL-401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC; on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at the NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. Table 4.—Service Bulletins Cessna service bulletin— Dated— SB500-28-12 June 14, 2004. SBS550-28-08 May 7, 2004. SB550-28-14 December 2, 2003. SB550-28-15 January 20, 2004. SB560-28-10 April 23, 2004. SB560-28-11 March 12, 2004. Table 5.—Temporary Changes Cessna temporary change— Dated— To the— 500FM TC-R57-01 April 5, 2004 Cessna Model 500 AFM. 500FM TC-R57-02 April 5, 2004 Cessna Model 500 AFM. 500FM TC-R57-03 April 5, 2004 Cessna Model 500 AFM. 55BFM TC-R10-07 March 17, 2004 Cessna Model 550 Citation Bravo AFM. 55BFM TC-R10-08 March 17, 2004 Cessna Model 550 Citation Bravo AFM. 55BFM TC-R10-09 March 17, 2004 Cessna Model 550 Citation Bravo AFM. 560FM TC-R13-01 March 4, 2004 Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM. 560FM TC-R13-02 March 4, 2004 Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM. 560FM TC-R13-03 March 4, 2004 Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM. 56FMA TC-04-01 March 4, 2004 Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra AFM. 56FMA TC-04-02 March 4, 2004 Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra AFM. 56FMA TC-04-03 March 4, 2004 Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra AFM. 56FMB TC-R03-10 March 12, 2004 Cessna Model 560 AFM. 56FMB TC-R03-11 March 12, 2004 Cessna Model 560 AFM. 56FMB TC-R03-12 March 12, 2004 Cessna Model 560 AFM. S55CA TC-04-01 July 8, 2004 Cessna Model S550 Citation S/II AFM. S55CA TC-04-02 July 8, 2004 Cessna Model S550 Citation S/II AFM. S55CA TC-04-03 July 8, 2004 Cessna Model S550 Citation S/II AFM. S55FM TC-04-01 March 4, 2004 Cessna Model S550 Citation S/II AFM. S55FM TC-04-02 March 4, 2004 Cessna Model S550 Citation S/II AFM. S55FM TC-04-03 March 4, 2004 Cessna Model S550 Citation S/II AFM. Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 3, 2006. Kalene C. Yanamura, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 06-2408 Filed 3-15-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

This AD was prompted by a report of a chafed electrical wiring harness, which was arcing inside the fuel tank. We are issuing this AD to prevent potential fuel vapor ignition in a fuel tank, which could result in explosion and loss of the airplane.