AD 48-13-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_48-13-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: D18C | D18S Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 48-13-01 CITATION: This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.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_48-13-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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.) FOOTER:
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