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Cessna Citation III airworthiness directives

26 FAA ADs name the Cessna Citation III: 24 in force, 5 recurring. Newest first.

  • 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 2010-07-02

    Effective 2010-05-03

    Various Aircraft Equipped With Honeywell Primus II RNZ-850( )/-851( ) Integrated Navigation Units

    This AD applies to various aircraft, certificated in any category, equipped with any Honeywell Primus II RNZ-850( )/-851( ) integrated navigation units (INUs) identified in a service bulletin identified in Table 1 of this AD. The aircraft include, but are not limited to, BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) Mod...

  • AD 2010-06-11

    Effective 2010-04-21

    Honeywell International Inc. TFE731 Series Turbofan Engines

    We are issuing this AD to prevent an uncontained failure of a second stage LPCR disc and/or a third stage LPCR disc due to cracks in the bore, which could result in damage to the airplane.

    This AD applies to Honeywell International Inc. TFE731-2, TFE731-2A, TFE731-2C, TFE731-3, TFE731-3A, TFE731-3AR, TFE731-3B, TFE731-3BR, TFE731-3C, TFE731-3CR, TFE731-3D, TFE731-3DR, TFE731-3R, TFE731-4, TFE731-4R, TFE731-5, TFE731-5AR, TFE731-5BR, and TFE731-5R series turbofan engines with certain second stage low-pres...

  • AD 2008-19-12

    Effective 2008-10-27

    Honeywell International Inc. TFE731-4, -4R, -5, -5AR, -5BR, and -5R Series Turbofan Engines

    We are issuing this AD to prevent uncontainment of turbine blades and fragments of the LPT nozzle assembly, which could result in damage to the airplane.

    This AD applies to Honeywell International Inc. TFE731-4, - 4R, -5, -5AR, -5BR, and -5R series turbofan engines, with interstage turbine transition (ITT) duct, part number (P/N) 3075292-1; 3075292- 3; 3074766-1; 3077063-1; 3075655-1; 3075655-2; 3075699-1; or 3075699-3, installed. These engines are installed on, but not...

  • 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 2008-02-19

    Effective 2008-03-06

    Honeywell International Inc. TFE731-2C, -3B, -3BR, -3C, -3CR, -3D, -3DR, -4R, -5AR, -5BR, -5R, -20R, -20AR, -20BR, -40, -40AR, -40R, and -60 Series Turbofan Engines

    We are issuing this AD to prevent uncontained failure of the HP turbine rotor assembly, which could result in damage to the airplane.

    This AD applies to Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell) TFE731-2C, -3B, -3BR, -3C, -3CR, -3D, -3DR, -4R, -5AR, -5BR, -5R, - 20R, -20AR, -20BR, -40, -40AR, -40R, and -60 series turbofan engines with certain high pressure (HP) turbine rotor discs part numbers and serial numbers. These engines are installed on, but no...

  • AD 2006-22-05

    Effective 2006-12-01 · superseded or removed

    Various Aircraft Equipped With Honeywell Primus II RNZ-850( )/-851( ) Integrated Navigation Units

    This AD applies to aircraft, certificated in any category, equipped with a Honeywell Primus II RNZ-850( )/-851( ) integrated navigation unit (INU) having a part number identified in Table 1 of this AD; including, but not limited to, BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) Model 4101 airplanes; Bombardier Model BD-...

  • 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 2005-13-21

    Effective 2005-07-29

    Cessna Model 650 Airplanes

    To prevent uncommanded movement of the horizontal stabilizer, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.

    All Model 650 airplanes, certificated in any category.

  • AD 2005-13-07

    Effective 2005-07-27

    Honeywell International Inc. (Formerly AlliedSignal Inc. and Garrett Turbine Engine Co.) TFE731-2 and -3 Series Turbofan Engines

    We are issuing this AD to prevent LP turbine rotor disk separation, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.

    This AD applies to Honeywell International Inc. (formerly AlliedSignal Inc. and Garrett Turbine Engine Co.) TFE731-2 and -3 series turbofan engines with the following low pressure (LP) 1st and 2nd stage turbine rotor disc part numbers (P/Ns), with serial numbers (SNs) listed in Tables 1, 2, and 3 of Honeywell Internati...

  • AD 2005-05-15

    Effective 2005-04-18 · recurring

    Honeywell International Inc. TFE731-2 and -3 Series Turbofan Engines

    We are issuing this AD to prevent uncontained failure of the LPT stage 1 disk, and possible damage to the airplane.

    This AD applies to Honeywell International Inc. (formerly AlliedSignal Inc. and Garrett Turbine Engine Co.) TFE731-2 and -2C series, and TFE731-3, -3A, -3AR, -3B, -3BR, and -3R series turbofan engines, with low pressure turbine (LPT) stage 1 disks, part numbers (P/Ns) 3072070-All, 3072351-All, 3073013-All, 3073113-All,...

  • 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 2003-04-06

    Effective 2003-03-11 · superseded or removed

    Various Aircraft Equipped With Honeywell Primus II RNZ-850/-851 Integrated Navigation Units

    To ensure that the flightcrew has an accurate glideslope deviation indication.

    Aircraft, certificated in any category, equipped with a Honeywell Primus II RNZ-850/-851 Integrated Navigation Unit having a part number identified in Table 1 of this AD; including, but not limited to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) Model 4101 airplanes; Bombardier BD-700-1A10 series airplanes; Bombardier ...

  • AD 2002-22-12

    Effective 2002-12-13

    Titeflex Corporation

    To prevent failure of a hose when exposed to fire.

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is applicable to certain part number (P/N) Titeflex Corporation high-pressure and medium-pressure hoses that were fabricated at the Titeflex Springfield, MA, facility from January 1996 through June 2000. These hoses are installed on Airbus A300, A310, A340 airplanes, Boeing airplane mo...

  • AD 2002-14-24

    Effective 2002-08-26

    Cessna Model 650 Airplanes

    Model 650 airplanes, serial numbers -0001 through -0241 inclusive, and serial numbers -7001 through -7112 inclusive; certificated in any category.

  • AD 2001-23-09

    Effective 2001-12-21

    Honeywell International Inc. TFE731-2, -3, and -4 Series Turbofan Engines

    To prevent failure of the fan rotor disc due to fatigue cracking in the dovetail slots, which could result in in-flight engine shutdown, uncontained engine failure, and damage to the airplane.

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is applicable to Honeywell International Inc. (formerly AlliedSignal Inc. and Garrett Turbine Engine Co.) TFE731-2, -3, and -4 series turbofan engines, with fan rotor discs part numbers (P/N's) 3072162-All, 3072816-All, 3073436- All, 3073539-All, and 3074529-All (where All denotes all ...

  • AD 2000-15-09

    Effective 2000-10-10 · recurring

    Honeywell International Inc. TFE731-2, -3, -4, and -5 Series Turbofan Engines

    To prevent failure of the HPC impeller due to fatigue cracking.

    Honeywell International Inc. (formerly AlliedSignal Inc. and Garrett Turbine Engine Company) TFE731-2, -3, -4, and -5 series turbofan engines with high pressure compressor (HPC) impeller part numbers (P/Ns) 3073393-1, 3073394-1, 3073433-1, 3073434-1, 3073398- All (All denotes all dash numbers), 3073435-All, and 3075171...

  • AD 98-17-01

    Effective 1999-11-29

    AlliedSignal Inc. TFE731 Series Turbofan Engines

    To prevent cracked fuel tubes and the subsequent leakage of fuel on and around electrical components, which can cause an engine fire.

    AlliedSignal Inc. (formerly Allied-Signal Aerospace Company, Garrett Engine Division and Garrett Turbine Engine Co.) TFE731-2, -3, and -4 series turbofan engines with fuel tubes, part numbers (P/Ns) 3071051-1, 3073729-1, or 3072886-1, installed. These engines are installed on but not limited to the following airplanes:...

  • AD 97-12-01

    Effective 1997-06-19

    Cessna Model 650 Airplanes

    To prevent electrical arcing of the alternating current wire and consequent fire hazard.

    Model 650 airplanes, having serial numbers 650- 0174 through 650-0241 inclusive, 650-7001 through 650-7006 inclusive, and 650-7008 through 650-7076 inclusive, certificated in any category.

  • AD 97-04-03

    Effective 1997-05-05

    AlliedSignal Inc. TFE731 Series Turbofan Engines

    To prevent fatigue cracking and subsequent uncontained failure of a first stage LPT seal plate.

    AlliedSignal Inc. Models TFE731-2A, -3C and -3CR series turbofan engines, with first stage low pressure turbine (LPT) seal plates, Part Number (P/N) 3073552-2 and P/N 3074053-1, installed on but not limited to the following aircraft: Cessna Model 650 Citation III and Israel Aircraft Industries Model 1125 Westwind Astra...

  • AD 96-25-12

    Effective 1997-01-13

    Sundstrand T-62T-40C Series Auxiliary Power Units

    To prevent compressor wheel rupture, which could result in an uncontained APU failure and damage to the aircraft.

    Sundstrand Aerospace Models T-62T-40C series auxiliary power units (APUs), with compressor wheel, Part Numbers (P/Ns) 162690-1, 165111-1, and 167200-1. These APUs are installed on but not limited to Aerospatiale Super Puma, Boeing 707 series, British Aerospace HS 748 series, Cessna 650 series, Convair 650 and 880 serie...

  • AD 96-18-13

    Effective 1996-11-12

    AlliedSignal Inc. TFE731 Series Turbofan Engines

    To prevent uncontained failure of the fan rotor disk due to fatigue cracking in the dovetail slots, which can result in inflight engine shutdowns, severe secondary damage, and fan rotor assembly separation from the engine.

    AlliedSignal Inc. (formerly Garrett Engine Division) Models TFE731-2, -2A, -3, -3A, -3AR, -3B, -3BR, -3C, -3CR, -3D, -3DR, -3R, and -4R turbofan engines, installed on, but not limited to the following aircraft: Avions Marcel Dassault Falcon 10, 50, 100 series; Learjet 31, 35, 36, and 55 series; Lockheed-Georgia 1329-23...

  • AD 96-05-03

    Effective 1996-04-02 · recurring

    AlliedSignal Inc. TFE731 Series Turbofan Engines

    To prevent uncontained failure of fan rotor disks due to fatigue cracking in the dovetail slots, which can result in inflight engine shutdowns, severe secondary damage, and fan rotor assembly separation from the engine.

    AlliedSignal Inc. (formerly Garrett Engine Division) TFE731-2, -2A, -3, -3A, -3AR, -3B, -3BR, -3C, -3CR, -3D, - 3DR, -3R, and -4R series turbofan engines with fan rotor disk part numbers (P/N's) 3072162-1 through -5, 3072816-1, -2, and -3, 3073436-1 through -5, 3073539-(All), and 3074529-(All), where (All) denotes any ...

  • AD 95-24-10

    Effective 1996-02-21

    Michelin Aircraft Tire Corporation Part Number 028-520-1 (22x5.75-12/10PR) Tires Installed on the Main Landing Gear of Airplanes

    To prevent loss of control of the airplane during landing operations because of P/N 028-520-1 (22x5.75-12/10PR) tire failure.

    Part number (P/N) 028-520-1 (22x5.75-12/10PR) tires with the following serial numbers that are installed on the main landing gear of, but not limited to, Cessna Model 650 (Citation III, VI, and VII) airplanes that are certificated in any category: Serial Nos. 4279N00339 4279N00340 4279N00341 4279N00342 4279N00343 4279N...

  • AD 95-07-02

    Effective 1995-06-19

    AlliedSignal Inc. TFE731-3 Series Turbofan Engines

    To prevent a low pressure turbine (LPT) disk web separation, which may result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the aircraft.

    AlliedSignal Inc. (formerly Garrett Turbine Engine Company) TFE731-3, -3A, -3AR, -3B, -3BR, and -3R turbofan engine models installed on but not limited to Avions Marcel Dassault Falcon 50, Lockheed 1329-23, -25 series (731 Jetstar, Jetstar II), Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) Ltd. 1124 (Westwind), Raytheon Corporate J...

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