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AD 88-06-02 ACTIVE

Electrical Power
Key Information
AD Number 88-06-02 Status Active
Effective Date May 10, 1988 Issue Date Not specified
Docket Number Unknown Amendment 39-5900
Product Type ["Aircraft"] Product Subtype ["Small/Large Airplane"]
CFR Part --- - Part 39 CFR Section N/A
Citation This information is not available.
Applicability
Manufacturer(s) Cessna Aircraft Company
Model(s) 550 S550
Regulatory Text

88-06-02 CESSNA: Amendment 39-5900. Applicable to Model 550 series airplanes, serial numbers (S/N) 550-0561, -0562, -0564, -0565, -0566, -0568, and -0569; and Model S550 series airplanes, S/N S550-0140 through -0146, -0148, and -0149; certificated in any category.

Compliance is required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To preclude wiring failure, which could result in smoke and/or fire in the cabin, accomplish the following:

A. For Cessna Model 550 series airplanes: Prior to next activation of the airplane's electrical power, disconnect the electrical power to the indirect lighting system, in accordance with Cessna Alert Service Letter SLA550-33-02, dated March 14, 1988. Electrical power may be reconnected to the indirect lighting system following replacement of the affected wiring harness described in, and in accordance with, Cessna Service Bulletin SB550-33-9, dated March 17, 1988, or later FAA-approved revisions.

B. For Cessna Model S550 series airplanes: Prior to next activation of the airplane's electrical power, disconnect the electrical power to the indirect lighting system, in accordance with Cessna Alert Service Letter SLAS550-33-01, dated March 14, 1988. Electrical power may be reconnected to the indirect lighting system following replacement of the affected wiring harness described in, and in accordance with, Cessna Service Bulletin, SBS550-33-5, dated March 17, 1988, or later FAA-approved revisions.

C. An alternate means of compliance which provides an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Central Region.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer, may obtain copies upon request to Cessna Aircraft Company, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277.

These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle,Washington, or the FAA, Central Region, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas.

This amendment 39-5900 becomes effective May 10, 1988.

It was effective earlier to all recipients of Priority Letter AD 88-06-02, issued March 16, 1988.