Cessna S550 (design reference) airworthiness directives FAA ADs that may apply, with the official text
- In effect
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- Recurring
- 2
- Superseded or removed1
- Latest2015-17-12
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IN EFFECT
7 S550 (design reference) ADs in effect, newest first
Informational only. These are FAA airworthiness directives whose published applicability names this make and model. Whether an AD applies to a particular aircraft depends on its serial number, installed engines, propellers, parts and modifications, and some ADs listed here will not apply. This list is not the official AD record and not a compliance determination: confirm applicability and compliance against the FAA’s Dynamic Regulatory System and the aircraft’s records with a certificated mechanic or inspector. Covers ADs published in the Federal Register since 1995, through Oct 1, 2026; older ADs, and engine, propeller and appliance ADs that do not name the aircraft, are not included.
- AD 2015-17-12 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.
Applicability, as the AD words it
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 this AD. (1) SA3849SW (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/029C5719AD18E79C86257C1A0069742C?OpenDocument&Highlight=sa3849sw). (2) SA7580SW (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/7C9B0FB7D5923D4986257C1A0069E2C0?OpenDocument&Highlight=sa7580sw). (3) SA7753SW (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/A78233CBB3314BAF86257C1A0069D128?OpenDocument&Highlight=sa7753sw). (4) SA8918SW (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/5FAD7ABA3EAA464C86257C1A0069F239?OpenDocument&Highlight=sa8918sw). Table 1 to Paragraph (c) of this AD--Affected Airplane Models and Serial Numbers (S/Ns) Cessna aircraft company airplane models S/Ns Model 500 and 501 airplanes: 0001 through 0689 inclusive. Model 550 and 551 airplanes: 0002 through 0733 inclusive, and 0801 through 1136 inclusive. Model S550 airplanes: 0001 through 0160 inclusive. Model 560 airplanes: 0001 through 0707 inclusive, and 0751 through 0815 inclusive. Model 650 airplanes: 0200 through 0241 inclusive, and 7001 through 7119 inclusive.
- AD 2013-09-11 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.
Applicability, as the AD words it
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 through 0160 inclusive. (4) Model 560 airplanes, S/Ns 0001 through 0707 inclusive, and 0751 through 0815 inclusive. (5) Model 560XL airplanes, S/Ns 5001 through 5300 inclusive. (6) Model 650 airplanes, S/Ns 0200 through 0241 inclusive, and 7001 through 7119 inclusive.
- AD 2006-16-18 One-time
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.
Applicability, as the AD words it
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 on various small and transport category airplanes, certificated in any category, including, but not limited, to the airplane models listed in Table 1 of this AD. Table 1.--Manufacturers/Airplane Models Manufacturer Airplane model(s) Airbus: A300. Avions Marcel Dassault-Breguet Aviation (AMD/BA).. Falcon 10. Boeing: 727, 737, 747. Bombardier (LearJet): 24, 35, 36, 55. British Aerospace (Operations) Limited: Jetstream Series 3101. Cessna: 208, 208B, 421C; 501, 525, 550, 560, 650, S550. Embraer: EMB-120. Dassault-Aviation: Mystere-Falcon 50, Mystere-Falcon 200. Gulfstream: G-I, G-1159A (G-III) Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI): 1124, 1125 Westwind Astra. McDonnell Douglas: DC-10. Piper: PA-31T2. Raytheon: 58; 1900D, 400; A36; BAe.125 Series 800A; HS.125 Series 600A/700A; Hawker 800-XP; 200, 300, 350; A200, B100, B200, B300, C90, C90A, C90B, E90, F90; MU-300-10. Sabreliner: 60 (NA-265-60). Twin Commander: 500-A, 695A. Viking Air Limited: DHC-6.
- AD 2007-11-17 One-time
Cessna Model 500, 501, 550, 551, S550, 560, 560XL, and 750 Airplanes
Applicability, as the AD words it
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, 2005: 500/501 airplanes. Bulletin Supplemental Data, dated April 1, 2005. SB500-26-02: Original: April 1, 2005: 500/501 airplanes. SB550-26-05: Original: April 1, 2005: 550/551 airplanes. SB560-26-01: Original: April 1, 2005: 560 airplanes. SB560XL-26-02: 1: December 22, 2004: 560XL airplanes. SB750-26-05: Original: November 24, 2004: 750 airplanes. SBS550-26-02: Original: April 1, 2005: S550 airplanes.
- AD 2006-06-03 One-time
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.
Applicability, as the AD words it
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 through 0648 inclusive.
- AD 2004-08-15 One-time Appliance
Goodrich Avionics Systems, Inc. TAWS8000 Terrain Awareness Warning System
Applicability, as the AD words it
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 includes, but is not limited to, the following airplanes. Airplanes that are not in this list and have the TAWS installed through field approval or other methods are still affected by this AD: Company Models Cessna Aircraft Company: 421, 500, 501, 525, 525A, 550, 551, 650, and S550 DASSAULT AVIATION: Mystere-Falcon 20 series Gulfstream Aerospace LP: 1125 Westwind Astra Raytheon Aircraft Company: 100, 200, 300, 400A, and F90 Sabreliner Corporation: NA-265 The New Piper Aircraft Inc: PA-42-1000
- AD 2001-23-17 One-time Appliance
GARMIN International GNS 430 Units
Applicability, as the AD words it
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 numbers 9630001, 96300002, 96300017, 96300028, 96300034, 96300040, 96300068, 96300104, 96300108, 96300122, 96300125, 96300130, 96300142, 96300149, 96300161, 96300165, 96300218, 96300222, 96300232, 96300269, 96300272, 96300308, 96300333, 96300340, 96300348, 96300354, 96300369, 96300372, 96300382, 96300394, 96300411, 96300413, 96300429, 96300437, 96300451, 96300484, 96300485, 96300489, 96300504, 96300506, 96300513, 96300522, 96300549, 96300563, 96300585, 96300587, 96300618, 96300621, 96300624, 96300628, 96300641, 96300653, 96300664, 96300713, 96300734, 96300756, 96300766, 96300781, 96300785, 96300786, 96300808, 96300831, 96300837, 96300842, 96300846, 96300866, 96300870, 96300872, 96300899, 96300916, 96300923, 96300925, 96300929, 96300941, 96300961, 96300984, 96300987, 96301021, 96301108, 96301130, 96301280, and 96301296 through 96303200. (2) Aircraft with the GNS 430 Unit Installation (other aircraft could have field approval installations): TC holder Airplane models Cessna Aircraft Company: 172, 182, 206, 208, 210, 401, 402, 404, 406, 411, 414, 414A, 421A, 421B, 421C, 425, 441, 500, 550, S550, 552, 560, 560XL, 501, 525, and 551. Mooney Aircraft: M20, M20A, M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G, M20J, M20K, M20L, M20M, M20R, M20S, and M22. Raytheon Aircraft Company: Beech Models E33, F33, G33, E33A, F33A, E33C, F33C, 35, 35R, A35, B35, B35TC, C35, D35, E35, F35, G35, H35, J35, K35, M35, N35, P35, S35, V35, V35TC, V35A, V35A-TC, V35B, V35B-TC, 36, A36, A36TC, 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C, D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 60, A60, B60, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, C90A, C90B, E90, F90, 100, A100, B100, 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-C55, D-55, E55, 58, 58P, and 58TC. Socata: TBM 700. The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.. J3C-40, J3C-50, J3C-50S (Army L-4, L-4B, L-4H, and L-4J), J3C-65 (Navy NE-1 and NE-2), J3C-65S, J3F-50, J3F-50S, J3F-60, J3F-60S, J3F-65 (Army L-4D), J3F-65S, J3L, J3L-S, J3L-65 (Army L-4C), J3L-65S, J4, J4A, J4A-S, J4E (Army L-4E), J5A (Army L-4F), J5A-80, J5B (Army L-4G), J5C, AE-1, HE-1, PA-11, PA-11S, PA-12, PA-12S, PA-14, PA-15, PA-16, PA-16S, PA- 17, PA-18, PA-18A, PA-18A (Restricted), PA-18S, PA-18-"105" (Special), PA-18S- "105" (Special), PA-18-"125" (Army L- 21A), PA-18AS-"125", PA-18S-"125",
1 superseded or removed AD
- AD 2006-04-10 Superseded by AD 2007-11-17
Cessna Model 500, 550, S550, 560, 560XL, and 750 Airplanes
Applicability, as the AD words it
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. SB550-26-05: Original: April 1, 2005: 550 airplanes. SB560-26-01: Original: April 1, 2005: 560 airplanes. SB560XL-26-02: 1: December 22, 2004: 560XL airplanes. SB750-26-05: Original: November 24, 2004: 750 airplanes. SBS550-26-02: Original: April 1, 2005: S550 airplanes.
Radar reads the aircraft’s logbooks and ties each AD to the entries that show how and when it was complied with, with recurring ADs due by date and hours.
QUESTIONS
S550 (design reference) AD questions
Source: FAA final rules under 14 CFR part 39, from the Federal Register. The FAA’s Dynamic Regulatory System holds the official list.
How many airworthiness directives apply to the S550 (design reference)?
8 FAA ADs published since 1995 name the Cessna S550 (design reference)'s type certificate model (S550) in their applicability. 7 are still in effect as far as the Federal Register shows; the others were superseded by a later AD or removed. How many apply to one aircraft depends on its serial number, equipment and modifications.
Which S550 (design reference) ADs are recurring?
2 of the ADs in effect require actions that repeat, such as inspections at set intervals, until a terminating action is done. They are marked Recurring above. One-time ADs are complied with once, but the compliance record stays with the aircraft.
What is the latest S550 (design reference) airworthiness directive?
AD 2015-17-12, effective Sep 29, 2015: Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes. The list is refreshed from the Federal Register every weekday.
How do I know whether an AD applies to my S550 (design reference)?
Read the AD's applicability paragraph, shown with each AD on this page, against the aircraft's serial number and its installed engines, propellers, parts and modifications. A certificated mechanic or inspector makes the determination and records the method of compliance in the maintenance records. The FAA's Dynamic Regulatory System holds the official list of ADs.
Why are engine and propeller ADs missing?
This page lists ADs whose applicability names the Cessna S550 (design reference) airframe, plus appliance ADs that list it among the aircraft they can be installed on. Engine and propeller ADs name the engine or propeller model rather than the aircraft, so check them by the installed engine and propeller models.
Every AD on your S550 (design reference), tied to the logbook entry that closed it.
Radar reads every logbook page, typed or handwritten, and builds one searchable record per tail: times, inspections, ADs and components, each tied to the page it came from.