500 series technical review 15 january 2013

500 Series Technical Review

January 15, 2013

NBAA Technical Committee 500-Series NBAA Technical Committee

Dick Abernathy – Commerce Bank

John Bell – JB Aviation LLC

Elias Cotti – NBAA

Lance Ferguson – Commonwealth Eye Surgery

Michael Herman – Bear Air LLC

Todd Hogan – Hospital Corporation of America

Roger Jenkins – Amway Aviation

Chris Ridings – Jack Henry & Associates

Andy Shafer – Scottsdale Hanger One

Mike Strickland – Delhaize America

Bill Torphy – Rogers Group

Pat Welch – West Star Aviation, ALN

Mark Werner – CBL & Associates Management

Chuck Zahnow – Duncan Aviation, BTL

2013 Citation Customer Conference – April 22, 23, & 24

Citation Customer Service 1-800-835-4090

316-517-6261

Field Service

17 Domestic

19 International

Citation Hot Line

Assist with All Citation Models

Available 24 Hours a Day – 7 Days a Week

Customer Care

Order Publications

Password Reset

316-517-5800

500-Series Fleet Statistics Model 500/501 (689 Airplanes)

Fleet Size: 591 Airplanes

Total Time: 4,979,511 Hours

Model 550/551 (1,025 Airplanes) Fleet Size: 990 Airplanes


Model 560 (775 Airplanes) Fleet Size: 765 Airplanes


Model S550 (160 Airplanes) Fleet Size: 153 Airplanes


(Numbers In Parenthesis are Total Built)

RNZ-850/851 AD2010-07-02 550/560

Condition

Possible Erroneous Glideslope or Localizer Indications for RNZ-850/851 Units

Solution

Informational SL560-23-20 and SL550-23-32 Released August 2010

Transmits Honeywell SIL D201005000001

Confusion About Where to Check Mod Level

Mod Status Should be Checked on NAV Module Not Integrated NAV Unit (INU)

Cessna Discovered Several Operators Are Not in Compliance with AD

RNZ-850/851 AD2010-07-02 550/560

Solution

NAV Module Located Inside INU

NAV Module NV-850 P/N 7510134-611, -631, -701, -731, -811, -831, -901 or -931

Must be MOD Level T Per AD

NAV Module Data Plate (Must Be Mod T)

Bottom View of INU

Aft J-Box Bus Bar Inspection 550 Bravo

Condition

Heat Damage Found on Aft J-Box Bus Bars


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


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 Released October 2012

Inspect For Correct Washers on All Fuse Limiters on Airplanes That Only Incorporate Original SL550-24-16

Citation Vapor Cycle AC History 500/550/S550/560

Keith Products (Dallas, Texas) Developed Freon Vapor Cycle Air Conditioner STC SA2698SW Cessna Did Not Endorse Installation


Cessna and J.B. Systems Developed

SB500-21-15, October 1981

Installed R12 Vapor Cycle System with Compressor Assembly in Right Nose Baggage Area

SB550-21-7, January 1981

Installed R12 Vapor Cycle System with Compressor Assembly in Tail Baggage Area

SB550-21-11, July 1982 for 550-0002 thru -0505

Installed R12 Vapor Cycle System with Compressor Assembly in Right Nose Baggage Area

SBS550-21-03, June 1986

Installed R12 Vapor Cycle System with Compressor Assembly in Tail Baggage Area


Parker Hannifin Later Purchased J.B. Systems and Keith Products

Eventually Shut Down J.B. Systems Operation

Cessna Service Centers Installed Keith STC’s at Customer Request

November 1989, Keith Products Bought Back Rights to Their Company and J.B. Systems

Keith Products in Business Today

Provides Part Support for Most J.B. System, Parker Hannifin and Keith Products


Fort Worth Airworks, Albuquerque, New Mexico Developed the Following STC’s:

STC 7753SW for Model 500

STC 7580SW for Model 501

STC 3849SW for Models 550, 551, S550, and 560

Cessna Service Centers Installed Kits by STC

STC Installed on Bravo and Model 560 by SER (Special Engineering Request) Prior to Delivery

Installed by Cessna Engineering on Model 560 Encore

All Bravos had R134 Vapor Cycle System

Model 560 had R12 Vapor Cycle Systems on 560-0001 thru -0292, and -0294, -0296, -0297, and -0300

All Other Model 560’s had R134 Vapor Cycle System

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

Affects All 500-Series Citations

Provides Notification of Upcoming Mandatory Brush Life Limit (500 Compressor Hours)

Airworthiness Directive in Development

NPRM Docket No. FAA-2012-1001 Comment Period Ended 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

Need for Corrosion Prevention Program

Solution

Recommended CIL-99-03, Corrosion Prevention and Control Program (CPCP) Released January 2013

CIL-99-03 CPCP

500/550/S550/560

Solution (continued)

Recommended CIL-99-03, Corrosion Prevention and Control Program (CPCP) Released January 2013 Provides Inspection/Maintenance Program Development

Based on Operating Conditions Procedures for Recording and Reporting Inspection

Results Includes Corrosion Detection, Evaluation and

Classification Methods Inspection Program Implementation Guidelines World Severity Maps Defined by Operational Environment Does Not Replace Current Published Corrosion Inspection Does Not Change Warranty Policy

CPCP

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

CorrosionX® Approved for Metal Components

Apply Product Following Manufacturer’s Label

Helpful in Corrosive Environments

Salt Environments or at Airports that Use De-Icer on Runways

Follow Maintenance Manual Chapter 12 Procedures

Web Article Posted on CessnaSupport.com in November 2010

Direct Approach Article Published December 2010

CorrosionX®

500/550/S550/560

Cleaning Products 500/550/S550/560

Deice Boot Fuel Barrier 550/S550/560

Condition

Maintenance Manual Does Not List Fuel Barrier Material For Deice Boot Installation

Information in Model 500 Maintenance Manual (see below)

Solution

TPCR Submitted to Add EC776 Information to the 550, S550, and 560 Maintenance Manuals

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 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 Grease Seal 500/550/S550/560

Condition

Grease Seal Improvement Goodrich SB3-1418-32-1

Solution

Recommended at Next Tire Change

Old And New Seals Are Interchangeable, But Recommended Installing Same Seals

Nose Wheel Grease Seal 500/550/S550/560

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 Customer Support Still Receives Calls Due to Only 25% of Fleet Completed Service Bulletin Repair More Expensive than Service Bulletin

Oil Door Improvement Bravo

Main Brake Bleeder Screw Replacement S550/560

Condition

Longer Brake Hose Assemblies Required When Complying with Goodrich SB 2-1529-32-4

Main Brake Bleeder Screw Replacement S550/560

Solution Optional Service Bulletin in Development to

Replace Hose Assemblies (2nd Quarter 2013)

AOA Data Sheet CV, Ultra

Condition AOA Flight Calibration Requirement for Phase 5

Inspection

Task 34-13-00-715 Teledyne

Task 34-13-02-720 Safe Flight

Solution Cessna Engineering Compiling Data

Flight Calibration Data Sheets Must Be Returned to Cessna Customer Support

Goal is to Eliminate Requirement to Perform Flight Calibration Every Phase 5

Information from Flight Calibration Data Sheet Needed to Prove Stability of AOA System Adjustments

AOA Data Sheet CV, Ultra

Solution (continued)

Received 21% of Data Sheets After Phase 5

Fax Number Incorrect in Maintenance Manual

Send Data Sheet to:

Address: Fax: 1-316-517-5246 Cessna Aircraft Company Attn: Team Legacy Attn: Team Legacy Citation Customer Services Email: P.O. Box 7706 [email protected] Wichita, KS 67277-7706

AOA Flight Calibration Bravo

Condition

Phase 5 Lists AOA Flight Calibration Requirement in Error

List Task 34-13-02-740 Which is Not Required for Bravo

Solution

Technical Publication Change Request Submitted to Remove Requirement

P1000 Fault Codes Bravo/560

Troubleshooting Tip

Fault Codes Available for P1000 Flight Guidance System on Bravo, Ultra, and Encore

Primus 1000 Integrated Avionics System Cessna Citation XXX (Ultra) System Test and Fault Isolation Manual

List Instructions and Fault Code Definition


Troubleshooting Tip

1. Set Radio Altimeter Decision Height to 670

2. Push and Hold Test Button for 5 to 7 Seconds Minimum

3. While Holding Test Button, Push and Release PB#4

4. Release Test Button


Troubleshooting Tip

Stores 64 Flights; Then Overwrites Info

Displays Current Flight on Power Up

Press PB#7 To View Most Recent Flights

Press PB#6 to Increment 1 Flight


Troubleshooting Tip

Stores 64 Flights

Stores 48 Event Codes Per Flight

Press PB#1 to View Previous 8 Event Codes

Press PB#4 to View Next 8 Event Codes

Engine Fuel Nozzle Drain Bravo/Encore

Condition

P&WC SB -30405, “Replacement of Fuel Nozzle Manifold”, Requires Additional Airframe Fuel Drain Line Installation

Drain Line Runs from Bottom of New Fuel Manifold to Power Plant Drain Support

Solution

New Drain Lines Installed by Service Bulletin

Bravo Optional SB550-71-07 Released May 2012

Encore Optional SB560-71-09 Released April 2012

Information

Winter Weather Advisory 500/550/S550/560

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Cessna-501-Citation/1000386/L/&sid=cf68f229556733429398997e0437746b

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

Winterize Toilet and Cabin Equipment

Information

Adding Anti-Freeze to Toilet to Minimize Freezing (All Cessna Service Center add Anti-Freeze)

Remove Liquid Items from Cabin That Can Freeze

Remove Battery and Oxygen Mask per AFM Requirements

Nose Strut Boot 500, 550, S550, 560

Information

Nose Strut Ice Boot

Protects NLG Strut and Seals

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