AD 60-16-01

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model C45G, C45H, TC45G, and TC45H Airplanes

AD Number
60-16-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
Federal Register: August 4, 1960.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. C-45G Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model C45G, C45H, TC45G, and TC45H Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. C-45H Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model C45G, C45H, TC45G, and TC45H Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. TC-45G Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model C45G, C45H, TC45G, and TC45H Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. TC-45H Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model C45G, C45H, TC45G, and TC45H Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The emergency position switch of the electrical turn and bank indicator bypasses the master switch arrangement contrary to CAR 3.688, and passenger seats (P/N 734-183302) block the emergency exit contrary to CAR 3.387.

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Required Actions

Remove the emergency position switch and disconnect the live wire at the battery terminal, insulating and securing it if not removed. Remove, relocate, or reverse obstructing seats (P/N 734-183302) to provide a clear emergency exit, ensuring FAA approval for any seating modifications.

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Compliance Time

not later than October 1, 1960

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Affected Aircraft

Beech Model C45G, C45H, TC45G, and TC45H airplanes converted from military to civil certification.

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Federal Register Abstract

Emergency Electric Switch/Seats

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AD Number:
60-16-01
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model C45G, C45H, TC45G, and TC45H Airplanes
Subject:
Emergency Electric Switch/Seats
Status:
Current
Citation:
Federal Register: August 4, 1960.
Citation Publish Date:
08/04/1960
Effective Date:
Make:
Textron Aviation Inc.
Model:
C-45G | C-45H | TC-45G | TC-45H
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 60-16-01
CITATION:   [Federal Register: August 4, 1960.]

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   60-16-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model C45G, C45H, TC45G, and TC45H Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
60-16-01 BEECH: Amdt. 186 Part 507 Federal Register August 4, 1960. Applies to All Model C45G, C45H, TC45G, and TC45H Airplanes Which Have Been Converted From Military Status to Civil Certification.

Compliance required not later than October 1, 1960.

The emergency position switch of the electrical turn and bank indicator that bypasses the master switch arrangement contrary to CAR 3.688, must be removed. The live wire connected to the switch must be disconnected at the battery terminal and either removed from the airplane or carefully insulated and secured.

Passenger seats (P/N 734-183302) which partially block the emergency exit must be removed, relocated, or reversed to provide a clear and unobstructed opening as required by CAR 3.387. Two configurations of seat P/N 734-183302 were delivered to the military only one of which has been structurally substantiated for aft facing mounting. This seat can be identified by the triangular shaped closed rear leg formed from 2 sheets of 0.040 alal with a long stiffening bead on the outer face of the leg. FAA approval must be obtained for any modification of the seating arrangement, other than removing or reversing (if applicable) the obstructing seat.

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AD Number:
60-16-01
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model C45G, C45H, TC45G, and TC45H Airplanes
Subject:
Emergency Electric Switch/Seats
Status:
Current
Citation:
Federal Register: August 4, 1960.
Citation Publish Date:
08/04/1960
Effective Date:
Make:
Textron Aviation Inc.
Model:
C-45G | C-45H | TC-45G | TC-45H
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: 60-16-01
CITATION:   [Federal Register: August 4, 1960.]

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   60-16-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model C45G, C45H, TC45G, and TC45H Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
60-16-01 BEECH: Amdt. 186 Part 507 Federal Register August 4, 1960. Applies to All Model C45G, C45H, TC45G, and TC45H Airplanes Which Have Been Converted From Military Status to Civil Certification.

Compliance required not later than October 1, 1960.

The emergency position switch of the electrical turn and bank indicator that bypasses the master switch arrangement contrary to CAR 3.688, must be removed. The live wire connected to the switch must be disconnected at the battery terminal and either removed from the airplane or carefully insulated and secured.

Passenger seats (P/N 734-183302) which partially block the emergency exit must be removed, relocated, or reversed to provide a clear and unobstructed opening as required by CAR 3.387. Two configurations of seat P/N 734-183302 were delivered to the military only one of which has been structurally substantiated for aft facing mounting. This seat can be identified by the triangular shaped closed rear leg formed from 2 sheets of 0.040 alal with a long stiffening bead on the outer face of the leg. FAA approval must be obtained for any modification of the seating arrangement, other than removing or reversing (if applicable) the obstructing seat.

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