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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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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