AD 47-34-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_47-34-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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Textron Aviation Inc. Model: D18C | D18C-T | D18S Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-34-02 CITATION: This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.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-34-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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.) FOOTER:
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