FAA airworthiness directives
Cessna Citation Bravo airworthiness directives
19 FAA ADs name the Cessna Citation Bravo: 18 in force, 5 recurring. Newest first.
AD 2025-07-01
Effective 2025-05-15
Thommen Aircraft Equipment AG Digital Air Data Computers
This AD was prompted by occurrences of AC32 Digital ADCs that stopped functioning due to the power module failing at temperatures below -20 degrees Celsius.
(1) This AD applies to THOMMEN AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT AG (THOMMEN) AC32 Digital Air Data Computers (ADCs) having an affected part as defined in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. (2) This appliance is installed on, but not limited to, the following aircraft models specified in table 1 to paragraph (c)(2) of this AD, certificated...
AD 2015-17-12
Effective 2015-09-29 · recurring
Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes
This AD was prompted by reports of smoke and/or fire in the tailcone caused by sparking due to excessive wear of the brushes in the A/C motor.
This AD applies to the Cessna Aircraft Company airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD, that have an air conditioning (A/C) system installed via a Cessna Aircraft Company supplemental type certificate (STC) identified in paragraph (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), or (c)(4) of t...
AD 2013-09-11
Effective 2013-07-05 · recurring
Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes
This AD was prompted by multiple reports of smoke and/or fire in the tailcone caused by sparking due to excessive wear of the brushes in the air conditioning (A/C) motor.
This AD applies to the following Cessna Aircraft Company airplanes, certificated in any category. (1) Model 500 and 501 airplanes, serial numbers (S/N) 0001 through 0689 inclusive. (2) Model 550 and 551 airplanes, S/Ns 0002 through 0733 inclusive, and 0801 through 1136 inclusive. (3) Model S550 airplanes, S/Ns 0001 thr...
AD 2010-18-09
Effective 2010-09-10 · recurring
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PW530A, PW545A, and PW545B Turbofan Engines
We are issuing this AD to prevent inflight loss of power of one or both of the engines and possible loss of control of the airplane.
This AD applies to Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PW530A, PW545A, and PW545B turbofan engines that incorporate either P&WC Service Bulletin (SB) PW500-72-30343 or PW500-72-30404. These engines are installed on, but not limited to, Cessna Aircraft Company model 550 (Citation Bravo) and model 560 (Citation Excel and XLS) ...
AD 2006-16-18
Effective 2008-07-18
Sandel Avionics Incorporated Model ST3400 Terrain Awareness Warning System/Radio Magnetic Indicator (TAWS/RMI) Units Approved Under Technical Standard Order(s) C113, C151a, or C151b; Installed on Various Small and Transport Category Airplanes
We are issuing this AD to prevent a bearing error, which could lead to an airplane departing from its scheduled flight path, which could result in a reduction in separation from, and a possible collision with, other aircraft or terrain.
This AD applies to Sandel Avionics Incorporated (Sandel) Model ST3400 terrain awareness warning system/radio magnetic indicator (TAWS/RMI) units approved under Technical Standard Order(s) C113, C151a, or C151b; as identified in Sandel ST3400 Service Bulletin SB3400-01, Revision B, dated September 15, 2004; as installed...
AD 2007-11-17
Effective 2007-07-06
Cessna Model 500, 501, 550, 551, S550, 560, 560XL, and 750 Airplanes
This AD applies to Cessna Model 500, 501, 550, 551, S550, 560, 560XL, and 750 airplanes, certificated in any category; as identified in the service bulletins specified in Table 1 of this AD. Table 1.--Cessna Service Bulletins Cessna Service Bulletin Revision Date Cessna model SB500-26-02, including Service 1: July 7, 2...
AD 2006-19-04
Effective 2006-10-17
Honeywell RCZ-833J/K, -851J/K, and -854J Communication (COM) Units, Equipped with XS-852E/F Mode S Transponders; and Honeywell XS-856A/B and -857A Mode S Transponders; Installed on But Not Limited to Certain Transport Category Airplanes
We are issuing this AD to prevent the transponder of the COM unit from going into standby mode, which could increase the workload on the flightcrew and result in improper functioning of the traffic alert and collision avoidance system.
This AD applies to the Honeywell parts identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, approved under Technical Standard Order TSO-C112, installed on but not limited to Bombardier Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes; Cessna Model 550 and 560 airplanes; Cessna Model 650 airplanes; Dassault Model Falcon 90...
AD 2006-06-03
Effective 2006-04-20
Cessna Model 500, 501, 550, S550, 551, and 560 Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a report of a chafed electrical wiring harness, which was arcing inside the fuel tank.
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 thr...
AD 2006-04-10
Effective 2006-03-24 · superseded or removed
Cessna Model 500, 550, S550, 560, 560XL, and 750 Airplanes
This AD applies to Cessna Model 500, 550, S550, 560, 560XL, and 750 airplanes, certificated in any category; as identified in the service bulletins in Table 1 of this AD. Table 1.--Cessna Service Bulletins Cessna service bulletin Revision Date Cessna model SB500-26-02: Original: April 1, 2005: 500 airplanes. SB550-26-0...
AD 2004-09-05
Effective 2004-06-02 · recurring
Cessna Model 500, 501, 550, and 551 Airplanes
To prevent jamming of the wheel/tire assembly, which could result in a loss of directional control or braking performance upon landing.
Model 500 and 501 airplanes, serial numbers 0001 through 0689 inclusive, and Model 550 and 551 airplanes, serial numbers 0002 through 0733 inclusive; certificated in any category; equipped with BFGoodrich brake assembly part number (P/N) 2-1528-6 or 2-1530-4.
AD 2004-08-15
Effective 2004-06-07
Goodrich Avionics Systems, Inc. TAWS8000 Terrain Awareness Warning System
This AD affects all airplane models and serial numbers, certificated in any category, that incorporate a Goodrich TAWS8000 terrain awareness warning system (TAWS), part number (P/N) 805- 18000-001, with "Mod None", "Mod A", or "Mod B" hardware installed. This list of airplanes that have the TAWS8000 TWAS installed incl...
AD 2004-08-10
Effective 2004-05-05
Engine Components Incorporated (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinders
We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of engine power due to cracks in the cylinder head and possible engine failure caused by separation of a cylinder head.
This AD applies to Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) TSIO- 520-NB, -VB, and -WB engines that are modified by supplemental type certificate (STC) SE4327SW, STC SE09104SC, or STC SE09261SC for operation at 325 HP or greater, (the so-called RAM TSIO-520-NB, -VB, or -WB Series III, IV, and VII reciprocating engines; and Te...
AD 2003-03-21
Effective 2003-02-20
Pratt & Whitney Canada PW500 Series Turbofan Engines
To prevent a fire in the engine nacelle.
This airworthiness directive (AD) is applicable to Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) PW530A, PW535A, and PW545A turbofan engines with flexible fuel tubes part numbers (P/N's) 30J2285-01, 3054416-01, and 30J2323-01 installed. These engines are installed on, but not limited to Cessna Citation model 550 "Bravo", model 560XL "E...
AD 2001-23-17
Effective 2001-12-28
GARMIN International GNS 430 Units
This AD applies to the GNS 430 units that are specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this AD and are installed on aircraft. These GNS 430 units are installed in, but not limited to, aircraft that are certificated in any category and presented in paragraph (a)(2) of this AD: (1) GNS 430 Units, part number 011-00280-00: serial...
AD 97-05-03
Effective 1999-04-20
AlliedSignal Avionics, Inc. Models GNS- Xls and GNS-Xl Flight Management Systems
To prevent deviation from an intended flight path during a non- precision approach to an airport caused by inaccurate information from the GPS flight management system.
Models GNS-Xls and GNS-Xl global positioning systems (GPS), part numbers (P/N) 17960-0102-XXXX and P/N 18355- 0101-XXXX, respectively, installed on, but not limited to the following aircraft, certificated in any category: Manufacturer Models British Aerospace, Ltd. (BAe): 146-100A and 146-200A Cessna Aircraft Corporati...
AD 98-17-10
Effective 1998-10-21
Pratt & Whitney Canada PW530A Series Turbofan Engines
To prevent inflight engine shutdown due to rubbing of the second stage stator vanes on the compressor rotor.
Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) PW530A series turbofan engines, with serial numbers (S/Ns) PCE-DA0001 through PCE- DA0059, and S/Ns PCE-DA0061 through PCE-DA0064 (S/N PCE-DA0060 is not affected, as it was shipped with the increased type design clearance). These engines are installed on but not limited to Cessna Citation M...
AD 98-04-38
Effective 1998-03-25
Cessna Model 500, 501, 550, 551, and 560 Series Airplanes
Model 500, 501, 550, 551, and 560 series airplanes equipped with pneumatic deicing boots, certificated in any category.
AD 95-25-10
Effective 1996-01-22
Cessna Model 441, 500, 550, and 560 Series Airplanes
To prevent cracking and subsequent failure of the outflow/safety valves, which could result in rapid decompression of the airplane.
Model 441, 500, 550, and 560 series airplanes; equipped with Allied Signal outflow/safety valves; as identified in Allied Signal Aerospace Service Bulletins 103576-21-4054, 103576-21- 4056, and 103648-21-4055, all dated January 30, 1995; certificated in any category.
AD 95-22-01
Effective 1995-12-04 · recurring
Aerospace Lighting Corporation Power Units and Power Supplies
To prevent smoke, fire, electrical shock, and possible electromagnetic interference caused by high voltage arcing in the cabin which, if undetected, could result in personal hazard or loss of the aircraft.
Aerospace Lighting Corporation (ALC) lamp connectors, Part Number (P/N) 31.85.1.A; Series 66 fluorescent lamps; power units, P/N's TR-991, TR-992, AL-0546, and AL-0514; and power supplies, P/N's 1895D and AL-0598. These products are utilized in cabin fluorescent lighting systems, and are installed on, but not limited t...
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