AD 58-13-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | B50 | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models B50, C50, D50, E50 and F50 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | C50 | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models B50, C50, D50, E50 and F50 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | D50 | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models B50, C50, D50, E50 and F50 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | E50 | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models B50, C50, D50, E50 and F50 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | F50 | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models B50, C50, D50, E50 and F50 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
The AN 3158 tail light assembly does not meet the requirements of the Civil Air Regulations for intensity and light pattern.
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Required Actions
Replace the AN 3158 tail light assembly with an assembly meeting the requirements of the Civil Air Regulations, such as Beech Kit 50-169.
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Compliance Time
as soon as possible but not later than November 15, 1958
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Affected Aircraft
Beech Models B50, C50, D50, E50 and F50 Aircraft
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Federal Register Abstract
Tail Light Assembly
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AD Final Rules - DRS_58-13-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 58-13-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models B50, C50, D50, E50 and F50 Aircraft Subject: Tail Light Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: B50 | C50 | D50 | E50 | F50 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 58-13-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 58-13-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models B50, C50, D50, E50 and F50 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 58-13-02 BEECH: Applies to Models B50, C50, D50, E50 and F50. Compliance required as soon as possible but not later than November 15, 1958. The AN 3158 tail light assembly does not meet the requirements of the Civil Air Regulations for intensity and light pattern. It must be replaced by an assembly meeting those requirements. Beech Kit 50-169 provides an acceptable assembly. (Beech Service Bulletin 33, 24, 17, 9 and 2 for B50, C50, D50, E50 and F50, issued April 1958, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_58-13-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 58-13-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models B50, C50, D50, E50 and F50 Aircraft Subject: Tail Light Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: B50 | C50 | D50 | E50 | F50 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: 58-13-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 58-13-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models B50, C50, D50, E50 and F50 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 58-13-02 BEECH: Applies to Models B50, C50, D50, E50 and F50. Compliance required as soon as possible but not later than November 15, 1958. The AN 3158 tail light assembly does not meet the requirements of the Civil Air Regulations for intensity and light pattern. It must be replaced by an assembly meeting those requirements. Beech Kit 50-169 provides an acceptable assembly. (Beech Service Bulletin 33, 24, 17, 9 and 2 for B50, C50, D50, E50 and F50, issued April 1958, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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