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Cessna Citation Ultra airworthiness directives

27 FAA ADs name the Cessna Citation Ultra: 21 in force, 4 recurring. Newest first.

  • AD 2025-11-09

    Effective 2025-07-11

    Textron Aviation, Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Airplanes

    This AD was prompted by reports of mis-wired fire extinguishing bottles.

    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 ...

  • 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 2014-18-01

    Effective 2014-10-14

    Rockwell Collins, Inc. Transponders

    This AD was prompted by instances where the TDR-94 and TDR-94D Mode S transponders did not properly respond to Mode S Only All-Call interrogations when the airplane transitioned from a ground to airborne state.

    (1) This AD applies to the following Rockwell Collins, Inc. part number (P/N) Mode S transponders that are known to be installed on but not limited to the airplanes listed in paragraphs (c)(2)(i) through (c)(2)(xiv) of this AD, except for those airplanes listed in paragraphs (c)(3)(i) through (c)(3)(vi) of this AD, tha...

  • 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 2012-26-15

    Effective 2013-01-24 · superseded or removed

    Honeywell International Inc. Air Data Pressure Transducers

    This AD was prompted by a report of a pressure measurement error in the pressure transducer used in various air data systems, which translates into air data parameter errors.

    This AD applies to air data pressure transducers, as installed in air data computers (ADC), air data modules (ADM), air data attitude heading reference systems (ADAHRS), and digital air data computers (DADC) having the part numbers and serial numbers identified in Honeywell Alert Service Bulletin ADM/ADC/ADAHRS-34- A01...

  • 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 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 2008-26-04

    Effective 2009-01-28

    Cessna Model 560 Airplanes

    We are issuing this AD to prevent an inadvertent stall due to the inadequate stall warning margin provided by an improperly adjusted stall warning system, which could result in loss of controllability of the airplane.

    This AD applies to Cessna Model 560 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 560-0001 through -0538 inclusive.

  • 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 2007-23-13

    Effective 2007-11-30 · superseded or removed

    Cessna Model 560 Airplanes

    We are issuing this AD to prevent an inadvertent stall due to the inadequate stall warning margin provided by an improperly adjusted stall warning system, which could result in loss of controllability of the airplane.

    This AD applies to Cessna Model 560 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 560-0001 through -0538 inclusive.

  • 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 2006-24-08

    Effective 2006-12-19

    Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PW535A Turbofan Engines

    This AD applies to Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PW535A turbofan engines that have fuel manifold, part number (P/N) 3025267- 01, installed. These engines are installed on, but not limited to Cessna Airplane Co. model 560 Citation Ultra Encore airplanes.

  • 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 2006-08-13

    Effective 2006-05-08

    Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) PW535A Turboshaft Engines

    We are issuing this AD to prevent lack of engine response to power lever input, which could cause a single or dual engine in- flight shutdown event.

    This AD applies to Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) PW535A engines with serial numbers lower than DC0241, and with hydromechanical fuel control (HFC) part number (P/N) 819735-4, 819735-5, or 819735-6 installed. These engine models are installed on, but not limited to, Cessna model 560 Citation (Encore) airplanes.

  • 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 2003-23-02

    Effective 2003-11-28

    Cessna Model 560 Airplanes

    To prevent a single-point failure in the trim system from causing a runaway trim condition that the pilot may be unable to stop by using the autopilot disconnect switch, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.

    Model 560 airplanes, having serial numbers 0260 through 0396 inclusive, certificated in any category; except those on which Cessna Service Bulletin 560-34-93, dated March 16, 2001, has been accomplished.

  • 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 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 2000-03-09

    Effective 2000-04-03

    Cessna Model 560 Series Airplanes

    To prevent uncommanded roll of the airplane during approach and landing when residual ice is present or can be expected.

    Model 560 series airplanes having serial numbers (S/N) 560-0001 through 560-0437 inclusive; certificated in any category.

  • 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 98-04-38

    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 96-24-06

    Effective 1996-12-10 · superseded or removed

    Cessna Model 560 Series Airplanes

    To prevent uncommanded roll of the airplane during approach and landing when residual ice is present or can be expected.

    Model 560 series airplanes having serial numbers 560-0001 through 560-5000 inclusive; 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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