AD 2004-22-02

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon (Beech) Model MU-300-10, 400, 400A, and 400T Series Airplanes; and Raytheon (Mitsubishi) Model Beech MU-300 Airplanes

AD Number
2004-22-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2004-18660
FR Citation
69 FR 62570

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Raytheon Various Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon (Beech) Model MU-300-10, 400, 400A, and 400T Series Airplanes; and Raytheon (Mitsubishi) Model Beech MU-300 Airplanes
aircraft Mitsubishi Various Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon (Beech) Model MU-300-10, 400, 400A, and 400T Series Airplanes; and Raytheon (Mitsubishi) Model Beech MU-300 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fuel leaking from components in the spoiler mixer bay, leading to the accumulation of fuel and/or fuel vapor in the spoiler mixer bay and/or the aft fuselage compartment, which could result in a fire in the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect spoiler mixer bay panels for drain holes and add at least one new drain hole, making a total of five as specified. Inspect sealant on the relief cutout on the aft pressure bulkhead and on certain baffles, and perform corrective actions if discrepancies are found.

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Compliance Time

Within 400 flight hours or 12 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Raytheon (Beech) Model MU-300-10, 400, 400A, and 400T series airplanes; and Raytheon (Mitsubishi) Model Beech MU-300 airplanes, certificated in any category, as listed in Raytheon Service Bulletin SB 53-3486, dated June 2003.

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