AD 68-14-01

final rule
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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
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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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