AD 68-14-01

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Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model D55, 56TC, and E95 Airplanes

AD Number
68-14-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. 56TC Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model D55, 56TC, and E95 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. D55 Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model D55, 56TC, and E95 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. E95 Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model D55, 56TC, and E95 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Simultaneous operation of the Model B5 Autopilot and the pneumatic de-icer system might cause the airplane to exceed structural limits.

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Required Actions

Aircraft must not operate the Model B5 Autopilot and pneumatic de-icer system simultaneously. Install a placard near the autopilot controller within ten hours time in service after receiving the telegram, stating 'Autopilot must be turned OFF whenever the de-icer system is ON.' The placard must remain until Brittain SB No. 68-1, Rev A or an approved equivalent modification is accomplished.

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Compliance Time

within ten hours time in service after receipt of the telegram

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Affected Aircraft

BEECH Model D55, 56TC, and E95 airplanes equipped with Beechcraft pneumatic deicer system and Beechcraft Model B5 Autopilot (manufactured as Brittain Model B-5P)

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Federal Register Abstract

Pneumatic Deicer System

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AD Number:
68-14-01
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model D55, 56TC, and E95 Airplanes
Subject:
Pneumatic Deicer System
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
07/10/1968
Make:
Textron Aviation Inc.
Model:
56TC | D55 | E95
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 68-14-01
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-618

AD NUMBER:   68-14-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model D55, 56TC, and E95 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective July 10, 1968.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
68-14-01 BEECH: Amendment 39-618. Applies to Model D55, 56TC and E95 airplanes equipped with Beechcraft pneumatic deicer system and Beechcraft Model B5 Autopilot (manufactured as Brittain Model B-5P).

Compliance required as indicated.

An unsafe condition exists wherein the simultaneous operation of the Model B5 Autopilot and the pneumatic de-icer system might cause the airplane to exceed the structural limits. Since a potential unsafe condition exists, the following operating limitations are prescribed for all affected aircraft:

A. Aircraft must not be operated with Beechcraft Model B5 Autopilot and Beechcraft pneumatic de-icer system operating simultaneously.

B. Within the next ten hours time in service after receipt of the telegram a placard must be installed in clear view of the pilot near the autopilot controller stating as follows: "Autopilot must be turned OFF whenever the de-icer system is ON."

C. Placard is to remain installed in aircraft until such time as Brittain Industries, Inc., Service Bulletin No. 68-1, Revision A, or a satisfactory equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA, Western Region, has been accomplished and incorporated into the autopilot system.

This amendment becomes effective on July 10, 1968, for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated May 29, 1968.

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AD Number:
68-14-01
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model D55, 56TC, and E95 Airplanes
Subject:
Pneumatic Deicer System
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
07/10/1968
Make:
Textron Aviation Inc.
Model:
56TC | D55 | E95
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: 68-14-01
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-618

AD NUMBER:   68-14-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model D55, 56TC, and E95 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective July 10, 1968.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
68-14-01 BEECH: Amendment 39-618. Applies to Model D55, 56TC and E95 airplanes equipped with Beechcraft pneumatic deicer system and Beechcraft Model B5 Autopilot (manufactured as Brittain Model B-5P).

Compliance required as indicated.

An unsafe condition exists wherein the simultaneous operation of the Model B5 Autopilot and the pneumatic de-icer system might cause the airplane to exceed the structural limits. Since a potential unsafe condition exists, the following operating limitations are prescribed for all affected aircraft:

A. Aircraft must not be operated with Beechcraft Model B5 Autopilot and Beechcraft pneumatic de-icer system operating simultaneously.

B. Within the next ten hours time in service after receipt of the telegram a placard must be installed in clear view of the pilot near the autopilot controller stating as follows: "Autopilot must be turned OFF whenever the de-icer system is ON."

C. Placard is to remain installed in aircraft until such time as Brittain Industries, Inc., Service Bulletin No. 68-1, Revision A, or a satisfactory equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA, Western Region, has been accomplished and incorporated into the autopilot system.

This amendment becomes effective on July 10, 1968, for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated May 29, 1968.

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