CESSNA 421C Golden Eagle — Service Bulletins

This document is a service bulletin from Cessna Aircraft Company regarding the installation of placards on certain Cessna airplane models. It addresses the prohibition of flight into known icing conditions for aircraft not certified for such operations and provides guidance for pilots on handling inadvertent icing encounters.

• Cessna supports the installation of a placard prohibiting flight into known icing conditions.
• The bulletin references a previous service bulletin, MEB97-4, for guidance.
• A second placard for increased approach speed during inadvertent icing is not supported by Cessna.
• Cessna emphasizes the importance of clear communication regarding icing conditions.
• The document discusses the need for a broader industry approach to icing issues.
• Cessna encourages the FAA to publish additional guidance on icing operations.
• The bulletin is part of compliance with FAA's proposed Airworthiness Directive (AD).
• Cessna provides contact information for further inquiries.