AD 2018-06-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Aviation Inc | Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
A fatal accident where the exhaust tailpipe fell off during takeoff, prompting a determination that an unsafe condition exists on certain Textron Aviation Inc. Models A36TC, B36TC, S35, V35, V35A, and V35B airplanes.
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Required Actions
Add a life limit to the exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling (clamp) that attaches the exhaust tailpipe to the turbocharger and require an annual visual inspection of the exhaust tailpipe v-band coupling (clamp).
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours
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Affected Aircraft
Textron Aviation Inc. Models A36TC, B36TC, S35, V35, V35A, and V35B airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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