AD 65-19-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 23 | BEECH Model 23 and A23 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A23 | BEECH Model 23 and A23 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the aileron control column links due to insufficient edge distance and resultant loss of aileron control.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the four links, P/N 169-524040-15, for edge distance. Replace each link with edge distance less than 0.16 inch (measured from the center of the attach hole to the edge of the link) with a link having 0.16 inch or greater edge distance or an FAA-approved equivalent.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
BEECH Model 23 Airplanes, Serial Numbers M-225 through M-554 except M-344, M-381, M-387, M-389, and M-390; and Model A23 Airplanes, Serial Numbers M-556 through M-791 except M-737, M-742, M-763, N-764, M-777, and M-780.
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Federal Register Abstract
Aileron Control Column Links
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AD Final Rules - DRS_65-19-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 65-19-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BEECH Model 23 and A23 Airplanes Subject: Aileron Control Column Links Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: August 26, 1965 Citation Publish Date: 08/26/1965 Effective Date: 08/26/1965 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 23 | A23 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 65-19-02 CITATION: [Federal Register: August 26, 1965] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-125 AD NUMBER: 65-19-02 SUBJECT HEADING: BEECH Model 23 and A23 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 26, 1965. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 65-19-02 BEECH: Amdt. 39-125 Part 39 Federal Register August 26, 1965. Applies to Model 23 Airplanes, Serial Numbers M-225 through M-554 except M-344, M-381, M-387, M- 389, and M-390; and Model A23 Airplanes, Serial Numbers M-556 through M-791 except M- 737, M-742, M-763, N-764, M-777, and M-780. Compliance required within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the aileron control column links due to insufficient edge distance and resultant loss of aileron control, accomplish the following: Visually inspect the four links, P/N 169-524040-15, that attach the aileron cable to the chain on the control column for edge distance. Replace each link with edge distance less than 0.16 inch, measured from the center of the attach hole to the edge of the link, with a link with edge distance of 0.16 inch or greater or an FAA-approved equivalent. (Beech Service Bulletin No. 65-13, dated July 1965, covers this same subject.) This directive effective August 26, 1965. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_65-19-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 65-19-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BEECH Model 23 and A23 Airplanes Subject: Aileron Control Column Links Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: August 26, 1965 Citation Publish Date: 08/26/1965 Effective Date: 08/26/1965 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 23 | A23 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: 65-19-02 CITATION: [Federal Register: August 26, 1965] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-125 AD NUMBER: 65-19-02 SUBJECT HEADING: BEECH Model 23 and A23 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 26, 1965. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 65-19-02 BEECH: Amdt. 39-125 Part 39 Federal Register August 26, 1965. Applies to Model 23 Airplanes, Serial Numbers M-225 through M-554 except M-344, M-381, M-387, M- 389, and M-390; and Model A23 Airplanes, Serial Numbers M-556 through M-791 except M- 737, M-742, M-763, N-764, M-777, and M-780. Compliance required within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the aileron control column links due to insufficient edge distance and resultant loss of aileron control, accomplish the following: Visually inspect the four links, P/N 169-524040-15, that attach the aileron cable to the chain on the control column for edge distance. Replace each link with edge distance less than 0.16 inch, measured from the center of the attach hole to the edge of the link, with a link with edge distance of 0.16 inch or greater or an FAA-approved equivalent. (Beech Service Bulletin No. 65-13, dated July 1965, covers this same subject.) This directive effective August 26, 1965. FOOTER:
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