2005-13-10: Main electrical power junction box circuit breakers

2005-13-10 Cessna Aircraft Company: Amendment 39-14147; Docket No. FAA-2005-20438; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-03-AD. When Does This AD Become Effective? (a) This AD becomes effective on August 9, 2005. What Other ADs Are Affected by This Action? (b) None. What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD? (c) This AD affects the following airplane models and serial numbers that are certificated in any category: Model Serial Nos. 172R 17281186 through 17281232. 172S 172S9476 through 172S9689, and 172S9691 through 172S9770. 182T 18281242 through 18281502, 18281506, and 18281507. T182T T18208212 through T18208357. 206H 20608195 through 20608223, 20608225, and 20608226. T206H T20608410 through T20608475, T20608477 through T20608501, T20608503, and T20608506. What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in This AD? (d) This AD is the result of several reports of circuit breakers that are not the correct 40-amp circuit breaker installed in the MC01-3A I.C. 9 or MC01-3A I.C. 10 main electrical power junction box. The actions specified in this AD are intended to replace any incorrect circuit breaker installed in the MC01-3A main electrical power junction box, which could result in premature tripping of the power junction box main feeder circuit breakers and could lead to partial or complete loss of all electrical power on the airplane. This condition could lead to the loss of all navigation and communication equipment and lighting in the cockpit. What Must I Do To Address This Problem? (e) To address this problem, you must do the following: Actions Compliance Procedures (1) Inspect any MC01 3A I.C. 9 (part number (P/N) S3100 297) or MC01 3A I.C. 10 (P/N S3100 344) main electrical power junction box for any incorrect amperage (amp) circuit beaker installed in place of the required 40-amp circuit breakers. Within the next 30 days after August 9, 2005 (the effective dated date ofthis AD), unless already done. Follow Cessna Service Bulletin No. SB05 24 01, January 31, 2005. (2) Replace any incorrect amp circuit breaker with the required 40-amp circuit breaker. Before further flight after the inspection required by paragraph (e)(1) of this AD. Follow Cessna Service Bulletin No. SB05 24 01, dated January 31, 2005. (3) Only install in any MC01 3A I.C. 9 (P/N S3100 297) or MC01 3A I.C. 10 (P/N S3100 344) main electrical power junction box the required 40-amp circuit breakers. As of August 9, 2005 (the effective date of this AD). Not Applicable. May I Request an Alternative Method of Compliance? (f) You may request a different method of compliance or a different compliance time for this AD by following the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19. Unless FAA authorizes otherwise, send your request to your principal inspector. The principal inspector may add comments and will send your request to the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA. For information on any already approved alternative methods of compliance, contact Jose Flores, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4133; facsimile: (316) 946-4107. May I Obtain a Special Flight Permit for the Initial Inspection Requirement of This AD? (g) Yes, special flight permits are allowed per 14 CFR 39.19 provided airplane operations are limited to Day and/or visual flight rules (VFR) flight. Does This AD Incorporate Any Material by Reference? (h) You must do the actions required by this AD following the instructions in Cessna Service Bulletin No. SB05-24-01, dated January 31, 2005. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service bulletin in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To get a copy of this service information, contact Cessna Aircraft Company, Product Support, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277; telephone: (316) 517- 5800; facsimile: (316) 942-9006. To review copies of this service information, go to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html or call (202) 741-6030. To view the AD docket, go to the Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401, Washington, DC 20590-001 or on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. The docket number is FAA-2005-20438; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-03-AD.