Textron Jets' Fire Extinguishers Wired Wrong: FAA Sounds Alarm
Published Date: 6/6/2025
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Summary
If you own a Textron 560 or 560XL airplane, listen up! The FAA found some fire extinguisher wiring mix-ups and now requires tests, inspections, and fixes to keep you safe. You’ll also need to update your inspection schedule to keep an eye on these parts regularly—no extra costs mentioned, but don’t wait to stay flying safe!
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Required Fire-Extinguisher Tests and Fixes
If you own or operate a Textron Aviation Model 560 or 560XL airplane, the FAA requires an engine fire extinguisher system functional test and inspections of the fire extinguisher bottle cartridge wire numbers and yellow ID sleeves for proper identification and legibility. If problems are found, you must perform the applicable corrective actions. This requirement is mandatory under the new airworthiness directive to address mis-wired fire extinguishing bottles.
New Repetitive Inspection Requirements
Owners/operators of Textron Model 560 and 560XL airplanes must revise their existing inspection program to add new airworthiness limitations for repetitive inspections of engine fire extinguisher wiring and, if applicable, auxiliary power unit (APU) fire extinguisher wiring. These are ongoing inspection obligations required by the FAA's airworthiness directive to address the unsafe condition.
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