AD 2013-16-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Beechcraft Corporation and Hawker Beechcraft Corporation

AD Number
2013-16-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1180
FR Citation
78 FR 51053

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Models 58 Airworthiness Directives; Beechcraft Corporation and Hawker Beechcraft Corporation
aircraft Raytheon Various Airworthiness Directives; Beechcraft Corporation and Hawker Beechcraft Corporation
aircraft Beechcraft Corporation Models 58P and 58TC Airworthiness Directives; Beechcraft Corporation and Hawker Beechcraft Corporation

Unsafe Condition

Elevator balance weights becoming loose or failing because the balance weight material was under strength and did not meet material specifications.

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Required Actions

Inspect elevator balance weights and replace defective ones. Review maintenance records for Model 58 airplanes, serial numbers TH-1768 through TH-2110, to determine if balance weights have been replaced. Complete all actions in paragraphs (h) and (i) if balance weights have never been replaced or if replacement details cannot be positively identified.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight after September 24, 2013, for Model 58 airplanes, serial numbers TH-1768 through TH-2110.

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Affected Aircraft

Beechcraft Corporation Models 58, 95-C55, E55, and 56TC airplanes; and Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Models 58P and 58TC airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.

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