AD 2002-11-07

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company Models E55, E55A, A56TC, 58, 58A, 58P, 58PA, 58TC, and 58TCA Airplanes

AD Number
2002-11-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-CE-43-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 38849

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Raytheon Aircraft Company Models E55 Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company Models E55, E55A, A56TC, 58, 58A, 58P, 58PA, 58TC, and 58TCA Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

An improper length electroluminescent panel retaining screw can damage the rotating beacon circuit breaker switch, leading to damaged wiring and potential failure of the circuit breaker, which could result in smoke and/or fire in the cockpit.

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Required Actions

Inspect the Instrument Subpanel electroluminescent panel retaining screw for proper length and the rotating beacon circuit breaker switch (or any other switch in the same location) for damage. Replace any screw or circuit breaker switch as necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Raytheon Aircraft Company Models E55, E55A, A56TC, 58, 58A, 58P, 58PA, 58TC, and 58TCA airplanes.

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