SERVICE BULLETIN SEB-25-03
Cessna 140 · Service Bulletins
Overview
This service bulletin, SEB-25-03, addresses the inspection and potential replacement of the seat belt bracket for Cessna 120 and 140 aircraft. It is a mandatory compliance requirement that must be performed during the next 100-hour or annual inspection. The bulletin outlines the reason for the update, which is to ensure that the latest design of the seat belt bracket is installed in the aircraft. It includes detailed instructions for conducting the inspection and replacing the bracket if necessary, along with the required part number and compliance documentation.
- Models affected: Cessna 120 and 140, serial numbers 8000 to 15075.
- Mandatory compliance during the next 100-hour or annual inspection.
- Inspect seat belt bracket; replace if it has a step.
- New part number for replacement: 0425132.
- 0.7 man-hours required for replacement, no additional hours for inspection.
Document
Source
Originally published by www.faasafety.gov. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Service Bulletins
- Year
- 2015
- Pages
- 6
- File size
- 148 KB
- Publisher
- www.faasafety.gov
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In this document
Effectivity
The service bulletin applies to Cessna models 120 and 140, specifically serial numbers 8000 through 15075.
Compliance
Compliance with this service bulletin is mandatory and must be accomplished during the next 100-hour or 12-month inspection.
Accomplishment Instructions
The bulletin provides step-by-step instructions for inspecting the seat belt bracket. If the bracket has a step, further inspection is required. If not, the existing bracket must be removed and replaced with a new part (P/N 0425132). The process includes grounding the aircraft, removing seat belts, and documenting compliance in the logbook.
Material Information
To complete the modification, the new seat belt bracket (P/N 0425132) must be ordered. The old part should be discarded.
Labor Hours
No additional man-hours are required for the inspection. If replacement is necessary, it will take approximately 0.7 man-hours.
Safety notes
- Ensure the aircraft is electrically grounded before maintenance.
- Disconnect electrical power and attach maintenance warning tags during the procedure.
Full document text
Single Engine SERVICE BULLETIN SEB-25-03 TITLE EQUIPMENT/FURNISHINGS - SEAT BELT BRACKET INSPECTION EFFECTIVITY MODEL SERIAL NUMBERS 120 8000 thru 15075 140 8000 thru 15075 REASON Cessna Aircraft Company wishes to update the seat belt bracket for airplanes in the field to the latest design. DESCRIPTION This service bulletin provides parts and instructions to do an inspection of the seat belt bracket and to replace it if necessary. COMPLIANCE MANDATORY. This service bulletin must be accomplished at the next 100-hour or 12-month (annual-type) inspection. APPROVAL Cessna received FAA approval for the technical data in this publication that changes the airplane type design. Cessna received EASA approval for the technical data in this publication that changes the airplane type design. WEIGHT AND BALANCE INFORMATION Negligible REFERENCES Cessna applicable model maintenance manual SEB-25-03 February 17, 2015 Page 1 of 4 Cessna Aircraft Company, Cessna Customer Service, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277, U.S.A. 1-316-517-5800 This document contains technical data and is subject to U.S. export regulations. This information has been exported from the United States in accordance with export administration regulations. Diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited. ECCN: 9E991 COPYRIGHT © 2015 SEB-25-03 Page 2 February 17, 2015 Single Engine SERVICE BULLETIN SEB-25-03 ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS 1. (Refer to Figure 1.) Do the visual inspection of the seat belt bracket to make sure that the latest type of seat belt bracket is installed as follows: A. If there is a step on the seat belt bracket, go to Step 2. B. If there is no step on the seat belt bracket, do as follows: (1) Prepare the airplane for maintenance. (a) Make sure that the airplane is electrically grounded. (b) Make sure that all switches are in the OFF/NORM position. (c) Disconnect electrical power from the airplane. 1 Disconnect external electrical power. 2 Disconnect the airplane battery. (d) Attach maintenance warning tags to the battery and external power receptacle that have "DO NOT CONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER - MAINTENANCE IN PROGRESS" written on them. (2) Remove the seat belts from the seat belt bracket. (3) Remove and discard the seat belt bracket. Keep the serviceable attachment hardware. (4) Install the new 0425132 Seat Belt Bracket with the kept attachment hardware. (5) Install the seat belts on the seat belt bracket. (6) Remove the maintenance warning tags and connect the airplane battery. 2. Make an entry in the airplane logbook that states compliance and method of compliance with this service bulletin. Single Engine SERVICE BULLETIN SEB-25-03 Figure 1. Seat Belt Bracket Inspection (Sheet 1) SEB-25-03 February 17, 2015 Page 3 SEB-25-03 Page 4 February 17, 2015 Single Engine SERVICE BULLETIN SEB-25-03 MATERIAL INFORMATION Order the part below to install this modification. NEW P/N QUAN- TITY KEY WORD OLD P/N INSTRUCTIONS/ DISPOSITION 0425132 1 Seat Belt Bracket Various Discard Single Engine OWNER ADVISORY SEB-25-03 TITLE EQUIPMENT/FURNISHINGS - SEAT BELT BRACKET INSPECTION TO: Cessna 120 and 140 Owners REASON Cessna Aircraft Company wishes to update the seat belt bracket for airplanes in the field to the latest design. DESCRIPTION This service bulletin provides parts and instructions to do an inspection of the seat belt bracket and to replace it if necessary. COMPLIANCE MANDATORY. This service bulletin must be accomplished at the next 100-hour or 12-month (annual-type) inspection. LABOR HOURS No additional man-hours are required for the inspection. If necessary, 0.7 man-hour is required to do the replacement of the seat belt bracket. WARRANTY Not applicable. Please contact a Cessna Authorized Service Facility for detailed information and arrange to have Cessna service bulletin SEB-25-03 accomplished on your airplane. Access the QR code for the instructional video link that follows or use the URL address: Select this link: http://servicecdn.txtav.com/SEB-25-03/SEB-25-03.html NOTE: As a convenience, service documents are now available online to all our customers through a simple, free-of-charge registration process. If you would like to sign up, please visit the "Customer Access" link at www.cessnasupport.com to register. Original Issue - February 17, 2015 SEB-25-03 Revision A - June 5, 2019 Page 1 of 1 Textron Aviation Customer Service, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277, U.S.A. 1-316-517-5800 This document contains technical data and is subject to U.S. export regulations. This information has been exported from the United States in accordance with export administration regulations. Diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited. ECCN: 9E991 COPYRIGHT © 2015
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