AD 2000-22-18
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Raytheon | Aircraft Company Beech Model 58 | Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company Beech Model 58 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bell | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company Beech Model 58 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Wrong use of screws and consequent wear in the pilot/copilot pedal interconnect tube, which could result in loss of rudder control.
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Required Actions
Inspect the rudder bellcrank interconnect tube for damage and ensure floorboard panel screws are ½ inch or less in length. Replace or refinish the interconnect tube if damaged, and discard any self-tapping coarse thread screws longer than ½ inch.
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Compliance Time
Within 6 calendar months after December 29, 2000 (the effective date of this AD).
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Affected Aircraft
Raytheon Aircraft Company Beech Model 58 airplanes, serial numbers TH-1389, and TH-1396 through TH-1885, certificated in any category.
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