AD 47-33-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | D18C | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models D18C, D18S and D18C-T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | D18C-T | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models D18C, D18S and D18C-T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | D18S | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models D18C, D18S and D18C-T Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks developing in the stabilizer main spar and subspar.
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Required Actions
Replace the center section of the main spar with one having the lower flange-web radius cutout approximately 2 inches from either end. Install two 0.064-inch dural channels (404-186053) between new attachment fittings (437-186095 and 6) and the main spar web. Rivet an 0.032-inch dural doubler (404-186052) to the lower skin, main spar, and center nose rib flanges. Cut off the forward part of the upper flanges of each stabilizer-fuselage attaching angle as far back as the sixth screw hole, plug the corresponding 12 holes in the stabilizer, remove the three-screw outboard section of the gang nut on each side of the stabilizer subspar, and plug the corresponding holes in the No. 13 bulkhead angle.
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Compliance Time
prior to November 1, 1947
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Affected Aircraft
Beech Models D18C, D18S, and D18C-T Airplanes with serial numbers AA-1 to AA-21, inclusive, and AA-23 to AA-26, inclusive.
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Federal Register Abstract
Stabilizer Spar Replacement
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-33-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-33-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models D18C, D18S and D18C-T Airplanes Subject: Stabilizer Spar Replacement Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: D18C | D18C-T | D18S Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-33-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-33-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models D18C, D18S and D18C-T Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-33-06 BEECH: (Was Mandatory Note 1 of AD-770-1 and Mandatory Note 1 of AD- 765-1.) Applies to D18C, D18S and D18C-T Aircraft Serial Numbers AA-1 to AA-21, Inclusive, and AA-23 to AA-26, Inclusive. Compliance required prior to November 1, 1947. To eliminate the possibility of cracks developing in the stabilizer main spar and subspar, the center section of the main spar must be replaced with one having the lower flange-web radius cutout approximately 2 inches from either end. Two 0.064-inch dural channels (404-186053) should be installed between the new attachment fittings (437-186095 and 6) and the main spar web. At the main spar attachment fittings, an 0.032-inch dural doubler (404-186052) should be riveted to the lower skin, the main spar, and the center nose rib flanges. The forward part of the upper flanges of each stabilizer-fuselage attaching angle should be cut off as far back as the sixth screw hole. The corresponding 12 holes in the stabilizer should be plugged. A three-screw outboard section of the gang nut on each side of the stabilizer subspar should be removed and the corresponding holes in the No. 13 bulkhead angle plugged. The revision of the stabilizer attachment eliminates the necessity for further inspection for cracks except as made during the normal periodic inspection. (Beech Service Bulletin No. D18C-3 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-33-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-33-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models D18C, D18S and D18C-T Airplanes Subject: Stabilizer Spar Replacement Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: D18C | D18C-T | D18S Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-33-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-33-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models D18C, D18S and D18C-T Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-33-06 BEECH: (Was Mandatory Note 1 of AD-770-1 and Mandatory Note 1 of AD- 765-1.) Applies to D18C, D18S and D18C-T Aircraft Serial Numbers AA-1 to AA-21, Inclusive, and AA-23 to AA-26, Inclusive. Compliance required prior to November 1, 1947. To eliminate the possibility of cracks developing in the stabilizer main spar and subspar, the center section of the main spar must be replaced with one having the lower flange-web radius cutout approximately 2 inches from either end. Two 0.064-inch dural channels (404-186053) should be installed between the new attachment fittings (437-186095 and 6) and the main spar web. At the main spar attachment fittings, an 0.032-inch dural doubler (404-186052) should be riveted to the lower skin, the main spar, and the center nose rib flanges. The forward part of the upper flanges of each stabilizer-fuselage attaching angle should be cut off as far back as the sixth screw hole. The corresponding 12 holes in the stabilizer should be plugged. A three-screw outboard section of the gang nut on each side of the stabilizer subspar should be removed and the corresponding holes in the No. 13 bulkhead angle plugged. The revision of the stabilizer attachment eliminates the necessity for further inspection for cracks except as made during the normal periodic inspection. (Beech Service Bulletin No. D18C-3 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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