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AD 2025-11-09 Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation, Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Airplanes
Makes named: textron aviation, cessna. Models named: 560, 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) airplanes, certificated in any category, as specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this AD. (1) Model 560 airplanes, having serial numbers (S/Ns) 560-0001 through 560-0707 inclusive, and 560-0751 through 560-0815 inclusive. (2) Model 560XL airplanes, having S/Ns 560-5001 through 560-5372 inclusive, 560- 5501 through 560-5677 inclusive, 560-5679 through 560-5830 inclusive, 560-6001 through 560-6294 inclusive, and 560-6296 through 560-6360 inclusive.
Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Required actions
For all airplanes except for serial numbers 560-6307 through 560-6360 inclusive: Within 100 flight hours or 60 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, do the actions specified in paragraph (g)(1) and (2) of this AD. (1) Perform an engine fire extinguisher system functional test in accordance with step 4. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Textron Aviation Citation Service Letter SL560-26-02, Revision 1, dated July 31, 2024, or Textron Aviation Citation Service Letter SL560XL-26-02, Revision 1, dated July 31, 2024, as applicable. (2) Perform an inspection of the fire extinguisher bottle cartridge wire numbers and yellow ID sleeves for proper identification and legibility in accordance with step 6. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Textron Aviation Citation Service Letter SL560-26-02, Revision 1, dated July 31, 2024; or Textron Aviation Citation Service Letter SL560XL-26-02, Revision 1, dated July 31, 2024; as applicable. If the proper identification is not found or any yellow ID sleeve is not legible, within 100 flight hours or 60 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with step 6. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Textron Aviation Citation Service Letter SL560-26-02, Revision 1, dated July 31, 2024; or Textron Aviation Citation Service Letter SL560XL-26-02, Revision 1, dated July 31, 2024; as applicable.
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by reports of mis-wired fire extinguishing bottles. The FAA is issuing this AD to address mis-wired fire extinguishing bottles, which might not activate in the event of an engine or auxiliary power unit (APU) fire. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in an unextinguished fire in the engine nacelle or APU.
Affected ADs
None.
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