AD 86-22-06

86-22-06 CESSNA: Amendment 39-5453. Applies to Models 208 and 208A (Serial Numbers 20800001 thru 20800105) airplanes certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required by December 31, 1986, unless already accomplished.

To prevent fuel starvation during takeoff due to improper positioning of the wing fuel tank selectors, accomplish the following:

(a) For Models 208 and 208A (Serial Numbers 20800001 through 20800105) airplanes, install the Cessna fuel selector warning system, revise the POH/AFM, and perform all required system checks, as described in Cessna Bulletin CAB86-8 dated October 10, 1986.

(b) For Models 208 and 208A (Serial Numbers 20800001 through 20800083) airplanes, modify the low fuel level transmitter supports as described in Cessna Bulletin CAB 86- 26, dated September 5, 1986.

(c) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished.

(d) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD may be approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209.

All persons affected by this AD may obtain copies of the documents referred to herein upon request to Cessna Aircraft Company, Customer Services, Post Office Box 1521, Wichita, Kansas 67201; or FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.

This action supersedes AD 86-09-08, Amendment 39-5308, published May 12, 1986 (51 FR 17322) and withdraws NPRM Docket Number 86-CE-13-AD published June 5, 1986 (51 FR 20495).

This amendment becomes effective on November 7, 1986.