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AD 2020-26-05 Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Airplanes

2020-12-17
2020-12-17
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Makes named: textron aviation, cessna. Models named: 560XL. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Applicability*9

This AD applies to Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate previously held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Model 560XL airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 560-6001 through 560-6290 inclusive.

Compliance

Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.

Required actions

Within 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, inspect the rivet in the left and right throttle quadrant assembly sensor link and sensor drive arm pivot for correct installation, and do all applicable corrective actions before further flight, in accordance with steps 2 through 5 of the Accomplishment Instructions in Textron Aviation Mandatory Service Letter SL560XL-76-04, Revision 1, dated November 24, 2020.

Unsafe condition

This AD was prompted by a report that a Model 560XL airplane experienced an uncommanded engine acceleration with the left engine throttle unresponsive to power commands, including engine shut-off. The FAA is issuing this AD to address loss of thrust control. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in loss of control of the airplane.

Affected ADs

None.

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