AD 48-13-01

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model D18S, D18C Airplanes

AD Number
48-13-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. D18C Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model D18S, D18C Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. D18S Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model D18S, D18C Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Short circuit between the hot terminal of the generator control box and bulkhead No. 5.

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Required Actions

Rivet a 0.016 phenolic sheet measuring 13/4 x 3 inches between the bulkhead web and the first horizontal angle above the generator control box. The sheet must extend downward from the angle to the web cutout to ensure positive insulation between the web and the hot post.

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Compliance Time

not later than July 1, 1948

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Affected Aircraft

Beech Model D18S, D18C airplanes equipped with pilot's reclining seats and having the generator control box mounted on bulkhead No. 5.

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Federal Register Abstract

Generator Control Box Insulation

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AD Number:
48-13-01
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model D18S, D18C Airplanes
Subject:
Generator Control Box Insulation
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
Make:
Textron Aviation Inc.
Model:
D18C | 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 48-13-01
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   48-13-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model D18S, D18C Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
48-13-01 BEECH: Applies to All D18S, D18C Airplanes Equipped With Pilot's Reclining Seats and Having the Generator Control Box Mounted on Bulkhead No. 5.

To be accomplished not later than July 1, 1948.

To prevent a short circuit between the hot terminal of the generator control box and bulkhead No. 5, rivet a 0.016 phenolic sheet 13/4 x 3 inches between the bulkhead web and the first horizontal angle immediately above the generator control box. The sheet should extend downward from the angle to the web cutout and provide positive insulation between the web and the hot post of the generator control box. If a phenolic strip has previously been installed at this point, an additional strip will not be necessary.

(Beech Service Letter No. D18-23 covers this same subject.)

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AD Number:
48-13-01
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model D18S, D18C Airplanes
Subject:
Generator Control Box Insulation
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
Make:
Textron Aviation Inc.
Model:
D18C | 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: 48-13-01
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   48-13-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model D18S, D18C Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
48-13-01 BEECH: Applies to All D18S, D18C Airplanes Equipped With Pilot's Reclining Seats and Having the Generator Control Box Mounted on Bulkhead No. 5.

To be accomplished not later than July 1, 1948.

To prevent a short circuit between the hot terminal of the generator control box and bulkhead No. 5, rivet a 0.016 phenolic sheet 13/4 x 3 inches between the bulkhead web and the first horizontal angle immediately above the generator control box. The sheet should extend downward from the angle to the web cutout and provide positive insulation between the web and the hot post of the generator control box. If a phenolic strip has previously been installed at this point, an additional strip will not be necessary.

(Beech Service Letter No. D18-23 covers this same subject.)

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