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

RMU-850 Replacement
550/560
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

WAAS Upgrade
Condition

Bravo/Ultra/Encore
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

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

Corrosion Control
Condition

500/550/S550/560
Potassium-Formate Based Runway Deice Fluid is Highly Corrosive
Predominantly Used in Europe

Corrosion Control
Condition

500/550/S550/560
Potassium-Formate Based Runway Deice Fluid is Highly Corrosive
Predominantly Used in Europe

Solution
CIL-99-01 Released January 2012
Introduces Zip-Chem Products CorBan 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

TR Barrel Corrosion
Encore/Encore+
Condition
Erosion of Thrust Reverser (TR) Barrel Finish Pitting and Corrosion Found in TR Barrel

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!

Oil Door Improvement

Bravo
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

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 PeriSeals 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

NLG Door Rigging

Condition

500/550/S550/560
Nose Landing Gear Doors May Appear Loose During Preflight Inspection

NLG Door Rigging

Condition

500/550/S550/560
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

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

Winter Weather Advisory

500/550/S550/560
Information

Winter Weather Advisory

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 Iceladen Aircraft to Tip onto Its Tail

Nose Strut Boot

500/550/S550/560
Information Nose Strut Ice Boot Protects NLG Strut and Seals

De-Icing Program Update

500/550/S550/560
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/AntiIcing Operations

Anti-Ice Fluid Performance

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 Antiice Fluids on Takeoff Rotation

AFM Requires Reduced Takeoff Flap Settings if Type II, III, or IV Anti-ice Fluid Used