Airworthiness Directive 2000-15-51
recurringAirworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 560XL Airplanes
What this AD requires
This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting airworthiness directive (AD) 2000-15-51 that was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of Cessna Model 560XL airplanes by individual notices. This AD requires, for certain airplanes, repetitive inspections to measure the amount the aileron fairlead tube protrudes beyond the clamp at the aft aileron sector, and modification of the aileron fairlead tubes, which terminates the repetitive inspections to measure the tube protrusion; and, for all airplanes, repetitive general visual inspections, and corrective actions, if necessary, to ensure that the fairlead tube remains flush with the clamp. This action is prompted by reports of two occurrences of improper aileron function discovered during preflight checks. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent interference between the aileron cable fairlead tube and the aileron cable sector, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.
Which aircraft AD 2000-15-51 applies to
Applies to Model 560XL airplanes, S/N -5002 and subsequent, certificated in any category. The aileron fairlead-tube inspection/modification (interference between the aileron cable fairlead tube and aileron cable sector) specifically targets S/N -5002 through -5093; later serial numbers already incorporate the fix at the factory but still require the post-modification inspection per Cessna SB560XL-27-10.
Whether AD 2000-15-51 actually applies to your aircraft (by serial and installed parts) and whether it’s already complied with comes from that aircraft’s records.
How AD compliance is recorded
A valid compliance record (14 CFR 43.9) states:
Tailplate reads a tail number’s logbooks and matches every applicable AD — including this one — to its compliance evidence, with recurring next-due dates computed.
Look up a tail number →Read the full directive (Federal Register)Applicability is derived from the FAA directive corpus and is advisory, not a legal airworthiness determination. Compliance is established only from an aircraft’s actual records.