500 Series Technical Review October 2012
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Model 500 Series Technical Review October 2012
Transcript of 500 Series Technical Review October 2012
Model 500 Series Technical Review October 2012
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500-Series Fleet Statistics Model 500/501 (689 Airplanes)
Fleet Size: 591 Airplanes
Total Time: 4,978,355 Hours
Model 550/551 (1,025 Airplanes) Fleet Size: 992 Airplanes
Total Time: 6,566,634 Hours
Model 560 (775 Airplanes) Fleet Size: 765 Airplanes
Total Time: 4,230,353 Hours
Model S550 (160 Airplanes) Fleet Size: 153 Airplanes
Total Time: 1,269,096 Hours
(Numbers In Parenthesis are Total Built)
Fuel Control Unit Bravo/Encore
Information
P&WC SB30409 Revision 8 Incorporates Upgrades for Fuel Control Unit
CSPN 101189 Revision 9
Program Pricing Available thru December 15, 2012
Standard Exchange Price After December 15, 2012
Fuel Control Unit Bravo/Encore
Information
82% of PW530A Engines Upgraded
83% of PW535A Engines Upgraded
Order FCU thru P&WC Prior to Deadline to Receive Program Pricing
Condition
RMU-850 CRT Screens Not Available
Upgrade to RM-855 LCD Screens Required
Special Pricing for Upgrade Available thru End of 2012
RMU-850 Replacement 550/560
Solution
Optional Service Bulletins Released January 2011 Modify System (Change Connector) for RMU-855
Installation SB550-23-33 Affects 550-0550 thru -0733 SB560-23-38 Affects 560-0001 thru 560-0707
Single Unit Replacement Conditional Pri Bus Message at Power Up Will Require Both RMUs
be Replaced
Special Pricing Ends December 31, 2012
RMU-850 Replacement 550/560
Condition
Customers Requested WAAS Availability
Solution
Optional Service Bulletins Released July 2012
SB560-34-155: 560-0260 thru -0707
SB550-34-117: 550-0801 thru -1136
Advanced Citation Modification Team Developed WAAS Solution for P-1000 Equipped Citations
Installs Single Universal UNS-1Espw FMS
Certified Fully Coupled WAAS LPV Approaches
Contact Cessna Owned Service Center
WAAS Upgrade Bravo/Ultra/Encore
Aft J-Box Bus Bar Inspection Bravo
Condition
Heat Damage Found on Aft J-Box Bus Bars
Aft J-Box Bus Bar Inspection Bravo
Condition
Heat Damage Found on Aft J-Box Bus Bars
Aft J-Box Bus Bar Inspection Bravo
Condition
Heat Damage Found on Aft J-Box Bus Bars
Determined Some Bus Bars in Aft J-Box May Be Manufactured from Steel Instead of Copper
175 Amp (wing anti-ice) Fuse Limiter Washers May Be Steel Instead of Brass
Solution
Mandatory SL550-24-16 Released November 2010
Inspect For and Replace Bus Bars and Washers Manufactured from Steel
Accomplish Within 300 Hours or 1 Year
Effects 550-0801 thru -1136
Aft J-Box Bus Bar Inspection Bravo
Condition
Incorrect Washers Found on 80 and 225 Amp Fuse Limiters
Solution
Mandatory SL550-24-16 R1 Released April 2011
Inspect For Correct Washers on All Fuse Limiters
Effects Only Airplanes That Did Not Incorporate Original SL550-24-16
Mandatory SL550-24-16 R2 in Development
Inspect For Correct Washers on All Fuse Limiters on Airplanes That Only Incorporate Original SL550-24-16
Scheduled for Release 4th Quarter 2012
A/C Motor Brush Inspection 500/550/S550/560
Condition
Air-Conditioner Compressor Motor Brushes Not Replaced on Schedule
Brushes Found Worn Beyond Limits
Motor Vendor (Enviro Systems) Required Brush Inspection Each 500-800 Compressor Hours
Has Led to Motor Failure and Smoke in Tailcone
A/C Motor Brush Inspection 500/550/S550/560
Solution
CIL-21-01 Released January 2012 to Inform Operators of Impending Changes
Provides Notification of Upcoming Mandatory Brush Life Limit (500 Compressor Hours)
Airworthiness Directive in Development
NPRM Docket No. FAA-2012-1001 Comment Period Ends 11/13/2012
AD Will Require Compressor Motor P/N 1134104-1 and 1134104-5 Brushes to Be Replaced at 500 Compressor Hours
Aircraft and Vendor Maintenance Manuals Updated to Reflect Changes
Condition
Potassium-Formate Based Runway Deice Fluid is Highly Corrosive
Predominantly Used in Europe
Corrosion Control 500/550/S550/560
Condition
Potassium-Formate Based Runway Deice Fluid is Highly Corrosive
Predominantly Used in Europe
Corrosion Control 500/550/S550/560
Solution
CIL-99-01 Released January 2012
Introduces Zip-Chem Products Cor-Ban 23 for Protecting Wheel Wells and Flap Coves
Imparts Light Yellow/Amber Color on Treated Surfaces
Protects Surfaces for Approximately 2 Years
Cleaning Products 500/550/S550/560
Condition
Erosion of Thrust Reverser (TR) Barrel Finish
Pitting and Corrosion Found in TR Barrel
TR Barrel Corrosion Encore/Encore+
TR Barrel Corrosion Encore/Encore+
Solution
Nordam Revised TR Component Maintenance Manual (CMM)
CMM Provides Instructions to Apply Improved Finish to TR Barrel
CMM Defines Approved Repairs
Zones Determine Amount and Depth of Pitting Allowed
Nose Wheel Cleaning 500/550/S550/560
Nose Wheel Cleaning 500/550/S550/560
Condition
Pressure Washing Nose Wheel Can Contaminate Wheel Bearing Grease
Nose Wheel Cleaning 500/550/S550/560
Condition
Pressure Washing Nose Wheel Can Contaminate Wheel Bearing Grease
Solution
Clean Nose Wheel with Brush or Rag
MM Caution Regarding Pressure Washing Wheels
Repack Bearings if Nose Wheel Has Been Pressure Washed
Main Gear Brake Adaptor 500/550/S550/560
Condition
Corrosion Frequently Found on MLG Brake Adaptor
Main Gear Brake Adaptor 500/550/S550/560
Condition
Corrosion Frequently Found on MLG Brake Adaptor
Solution
Repair Now Available for Brake Adaptor
Approximately 1/2 Cost of New Piston Assembly or Trailing Link
Available for Both Straight Leg and Trailing Link Gear
4-6 Weeks for Repair
Rental Assembly Available During Repair
Brake System Operation 500/550/S550/560
Citation I, Citation II, SII, Citation V, Ultra
Master Cylinders Can Supply Hydraulic Pressure Directly to Brakes
Parking Brake Can Be Set Without Electrical Power
Bravo, Encore, Encore+
Master Cylinders (Bravo) Do Not Supply Hydraulic Pressure to Brakes
Encore/Encore+ Do Not Include Master Cylinders
NO BRAKES Without Electrical Power!
Condition Reports of Engine Oil Access Door Opening in Flight
Oil Door Improvement Bravo
Solution Recommended SB550-54-09
Released October 2009
Installs Stiffeners on Oil Door and Door Frame
Affects 550-0801 thru -1136
Only 25% of Fleet Completed Service Bulletin
Repair More Expensive than Service Bulletin
Oil Door Improvement Bravo
Peri-Seal Maintenance 500/550/S550/560
Condition
Peri-Seal Leaks Cause Extensive Damage
Aircraft Equipped with JT15D-XX Engines
Peri-Seal Leak Warning Signs
Sudden ITT Rise; ITT Splits
Battery Overheat Events
Fire Bottle Discharge Events
Peri-Seal Maintenance 500/550/S550/560
Solution
Peri-Seal Inspection Interval Reduced From 1,200 to 300 Hours
MM Revised to Replace Tailcone Plumbing Peri-Seals at 1,200 Hour/36 Month Intervals
Only Applicable to Peri-Seals in Bleed Air Supply Plumbing
Affects Following Aircraft:
500-0001 thru -0689
550-0002 thru -0733
S550-0001 thru -0160
560-0001 thru -0538
Condition
Nose Landing Gear Doors May Appear Loose During Preflight Inspection
NLG Door Rigging 500/550/S550/560
Condition
Nose Landing Gear Doors May Appear Loose During Preflight Inspection
Rigging Doors Too Tight with Gear Extended May Cause Torque Tube to Crack
Solution
NLG Doors Must Be Rigged IAW Maintenance Manual
Doors Rigged Tight with Gear Retracted
Doors May Gap 0.25-Inch with Gear Extended
NLG Door Rigging 500/550/S550/560
NLG Door Rigging 500/550/S550/560
Main Brake Bleeder Screw Replacement 500/550/S550/560
Condition
Longer Brake Hose Assemblies Required When Complying with Goodrich SB 2-1529-32-4
Main Brake Bleeder Screw Replacement 500/550/S550/560
Solution Service Bulletins in Development to Replace
Hose Assemblies After Removing Adapter
Information
Winter Weather Advisory 500/550/S550/560
Information
Keep Fuel Load at Optimum Level for Forward CG
Remove Items Stored in Tailcone Baggage Area
Secure Nose with Tie-down or Use Sand Bags to Add Nose Weight for Extended Outside Storage
Place Tail Stand Under Empennage
Clean Tail and Engine Nacelle Surfaces First; Cleaning Wings First Can Cause Snow or Ice-laden Aircraft to Tip onto Its Tail
Winter Weather Advisory
Nose Strut Boot 500/550/S550/560
Information
Nose Strut Ice Boot
Protects NLG Strut and Seals
Information
CIL-30-01 Supersedes Model Specific Service Letters
Replaces SL500-30-08, SL550-30-04, SL560-30-08, and SLS550-30-04
Provides Information Regarding Where to Find Holdover Times
Provides Information About One Step De-Icing/Anti-Icing Operations
De-Icing Program Update 500/550/S550/560
Information
All Citations
Post Flight Inspection Required With Use of Type II, and IV Fluids One Step Application
Perform After Three Applications
Interval Reduced if Aircraft Washed or Type I Fluid Used
Anti-Ice Fluid Performance 500/550/S550/560
Condition
Takeoff Performance Affected by Application of Type II, III, and IV Anti-ice Fluid
Higher Control Column Back Pressure Required for Rotation
Issue Affects All Airplanes; Not Just Citations
Anti-Ice Fluid Performance 500/550/S550/560
Solution
FAA Released Safety Alert For Operators 01001 in February 2010
SAFO Advises Pilots of Possible Effects of Thick Anti-ice Fluids on Takeoff Rotation
AFM Requires Reduced Takeoff Flap Settings if Type II, III, or IV Anti-ice Fluid Used
Anti-Ice Fluid Performance 500/550/S550/560
