AD 47-34-02

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models D18S, D18C and D18C-T Airplanes

AD Number
47-34-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. D18C Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models D18S, D18C and D18C-T Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. D18C-T Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models D18S, D18C and D18C-T Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. D18S Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models D18S, D18C and D18C-T Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Freezing of trapped moisture in the tail cone could jam the elevator control system.

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Required Actions

Drill a 3/4-inch diameter hole near the front of the tail cone outer section on the centerline of the lower surface, install a suitable marine grommet, and drill a 1/2-inch diameter hole on each side of the jack pad through the lower part of bulkhead No. 15.

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Compliance Time

prior to December 1, 1947

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Affected Aircraft

Beech Models D18S, D18C and D18C-T Airplanes which do not have drain provisions at bulkhead No. 15.

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Federal Register Abstract

Tail Cone Drain Holes

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AD Number:
47-34-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models D18S, D18C and D18C-T Airplanes
Subject:
Tail Cone Drain Holes
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 47-34-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   47-34-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models D18S, D18C and D18C-T Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
47-34-02 BEECH: (Was Mandatory Note 3 of AD-770-1 and Mandatory Note 4 of AD- 765-1.) Applies to D18S, D18C and D18C-T Airplanes Which Do Not Have Drain Provisions at Bulkhead No. 15.

Compliance required prior to December 1, 1947.

To provide additional drainage, to prevent freezing of trapped moisture in the tail cone which could jam the elevator control system, a 3/4-inch diameter hole should be drilled near the front of the tail cone outer section on the centerline of the lower surface. A suitable marine grommet should be installed to provide for negative pressures. Also a 1/2-inch diameter hole should be drilled on each side of the jack pad through the lower part of bulkhead No. 15.

(Beech Service Bulletin D18-46 covers this same subject.)

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AD Number:
47-34-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models D18S, D18C and D18C-T Airplanes
Subject:
Tail Cone Drain Holes
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: 47-34-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   47-34-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models D18S, D18C and D18C-T Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
47-34-02 BEECH: (Was Mandatory Note 3 of AD-770-1 and Mandatory Note 4 of AD- 765-1.) Applies to D18S, D18C and D18C-T Airplanes Which Do Not Have Drain Provisions at Bulkhead No. 15.

Compliance required prior to December 1, 1947.

To provide additional drainage, to prevent freezing of trapped moisture in the tail cone which could jam the elevator control system, a 3/4-inch diameter hole should be drilled near the front of the tail cone outer section on the centerline of the lower surface. A suitable marine grommet should be installed to provide for negative pressures. Also a 1/2-inch diameter hole should be drilled on each side of the jack pad through the lower part of bulkhead No. 15.

(Beech Service Bulletin D18-46 covers this same subject.)

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