AD 68-23-06

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S- 9700, G18S, H18, C45G, TC45G, C45H, TC45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), and JRB-6 Airplanes

AD Number
68-23-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. C-45G Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S- 9700, G18S, H18, C45G, TC45G, C45H, TC45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), and JRB-6 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. C-45H Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S- 9700, G18S, H18, C45G, TC45G, C45H, TC45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), and JRB-6 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. D18C Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S- 9700, G18S, H18, C45G, TC45G, C45H, TC45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), and JRB-6 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. D18S Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S- 9700, G18S, H18, C45G, TC45G, C45H, TC45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), and JRB-6 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. E18S Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S- 9700, G18S, H18, C45G, TC45G, C45H, TC45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), and JRB-6 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. E18S-9700 Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S- 9700, G18S, H18, C45G, TC45G, C45H, TC45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), and JRB-6 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. G18S Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S- 9700, G18S, H18, C45G, TC45G, C45H, TC45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), and JRB-6 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. H18 Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S- 9700, G18S, H18, C45G, TC45G, C45H, TC45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), and JRB-6 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. JRB-6 Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S- 9700, G18S, H18, C45G, TC45G, C45H, TC45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), and JRB-6 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. TC-45G Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S- 9700, G18S, H18, C45G, TC45G, C45H, TC45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), and JRB-6 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. TC-45H Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S- 9700, G18S, H18, C45G, TC45G, C45H, TC45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), and JRB-6 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. TC-45J Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S- 9700, G18S, H18, C45G, TC45G, C45H, TC45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), and JRB-6 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Corrosion and pitting of bolts and evidence of moisture in the internal portion of the Beech center section wing truss assembly could lead to structural failure.

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Required Actions

Inspect bolts and spar cap for corrosion/moisture, conduct x-ray inspections if corrosion exceeds 0.005 inches or moisture/corrosion exists, replace parts or evaluate corrective actions if corrosion is indicated, modify drag strut by cutting lug and installing specified parts, and seal components as per Service Bulletin.

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Compliance Time

within the next six calendar months after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished

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Affected Aircraft

BEECH Models D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, C45G, TC45G, C45H, TC45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), and JRB-6 with Volpar Tri-Gears, Serial Numbers 1 through 368 installed under STC SA111-WE or SA4-1531

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Federal Register Abstract

Internal Portion of Beech Center Section Wing Truss Assembly

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AD Number:
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Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S- 9700, G18S, H18, C45G, TC45G, C45H, T...Show more
Subject:
Internal Portion of Beech Center Section Wing Truss Assembly
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
12/19/1968
Make:
Textron Aviation Inc.
Model:
C-45G | C-45H | D18C | D18S | E18S | E18S-9700 | G18S | H18 | JRB-6 | TC-45G | TC-45H | TC-45J
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: 68-23-06
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-684

AD NUMBER:   68-23-06

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S- 9700, G18S, H18, C45G, TC45G, C45H, TC45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), and JRB-6 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective December 19, 1968.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
68-23-06 BEECH: Amendment 39-684. Applies to Models D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S- 9700, G18S, H18, C45G, TC45G, C45H, TC45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), and JRB-6 with Volpar Tri- Gears, Serial Numbers 1 through 368, installed in accordance with STC SA111-WE or SA4- 1531.

Compliance is required within the next six calendar months after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. Repetition thereafter is not necessary.

To determine the possible presence of corrosion and to provide a moisture barrier for the internal portion of the Beech center section wing truss assembly, accomplish the following:

(a) Remove two bolts at each attachment point where the Volpar truss in each nacelle is secured to the center section wing truss as shown in Figure Nos. 1 and 2 of Volpar Service Bulletin no. 14. Dry and seal tubes from which bolts were removed in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of Volpar Service Bulletin No. 14 or later FAA approved revision.

(b) Remove the bolt which passes through the lower sparcap just inboard of each outer wing attach point as shown in Figure 3 of Volpar Service Bulletin No. 14. Inspect the bolts for corrosion and pitting, and the edges of the bolt hole through the elliptical spar tube for indications of moisture and/or corrosion. If pitting of the bolts exceeds .005 inches in depth or if evidence of moisture or corrosion exists, further inspections outlined under (c), below, must be accomplished. Otherwise dry and seal the lower spar cap in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of Volpar Service Bulletin No. 14, or later FAA approved revision.

(c) Conduct an x-ray inspection of the elliptical lower spar cap outboard of the wing to fuselage intersection for evidence of internal corrosion in accordance with Volpar Service Bulletin No. 14 and Report No. 34 or latter FAA approved revisions. If corrosion is indicated by this inspection, before further flight, the part must be replaced or the extent of corrosion and the corrective action to be taken must be evaluated by Volpar, Inc., and concurred in by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

(d) Upon satisfactory completion of (c), dry and seal the lower spar cap as specified in (b), above.

(e) Modify the Volpar Part No. 299-2 drag strut by cutting off the lug for the bolt in accordance with Figure 3 of Volpar Service Bulletin No. 14. Install Volpar Part No. 873 strap installation and Volpar Part No. 873-2 strap or an equivalent approved by the Chief Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

(f) Aircraft with corrosion found pursuant to (c) of this AD may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where further evaluation or repair may be accomplished.

This amendment becomes effective December 19, 1968.

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S- 9700, G18S, H18, C45G, TC45G, C45H, T...Show more
Subject:
Internal Portion of Beech Center Section Wing Truss Assembly
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
12/19/1968
Make:
Textron Aviation Inc.
Model:
C-45G | C-45H | D18C | D18S | E18S | E18S-9700 | G18S | H18 | JRB-6 | TC-45G | TC-45H | TC-45J
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: 68-23-06
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-684

AD NUMBER:   68-23-06

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S- 9700, G18S, H18, C45G, TC45G, C45H, TC45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), and JRB-6 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective December 19, 1968.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
68-23-06 BEECH: Amendment 39-684. Applies to Models D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S- 9700, G18S, H18, C45G, TC45G, C45H, TC45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), and JRB-6 with Volpar Tri- Gears, Serial Numbers 1 through 368, installed in accordance with STC SA111-WE or SA4- 1531.

Compliance is required within the next six calendar months after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. Repetition thereafter is not necessary.

To determine the possible presence of corrosion and to provide a moisture barrier for the internal portion of the Beech center section wing truss assembly, accomplish the following:

(a) Remove two bolts at each attachment point where the Volpar truss in each nacelle is secured to the center section wing truss as shown in Figure Nos. 1 and 2 of Volpar Service Bulletin no. 14. Dry and seal tubes from which bolts were removed in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of Volpar Service Bulletin No. 14 or later FAA approved revision.

(b) Remove the bolt which passes through the lower sparcap just inboard of each outer wing attach point as shown in Figure 3 of Volpar Service Bulletin No. 14. Inspect the bolts for corrosion and pitting, and the edges of the bolt hole through the elliptical spar tube for indications of moisture and/or corrosion. If pitting of the bolts exceeds .005 inches in depth or if evidence of moisture or corrosion exists, further inspections outlined under (c), below, must be accomplished. Otherwise dry and seal the lower spar cap in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of Volpar Service Bulletin No. 14, or later FAA approved revision.

(c) Conduct an x-ray inspection of the elliptical lower spar cap outboard of the wing to fuselage intersection for evidence of internal corrosion in accordance with Volpar Service Bulletin No. 14 and Report No. 34 or latter FAA approved revisions. If corrosion is indicated by this inspection, before further flight, the part must be replaced or the extent of corrosion and the corrective action to be taken must be evaluated by Volpar, Inc., and concurred in by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

(d) Upon satisfactory completion of (c), dry and seal the lower spar cap as specified in (b), above.

(e) Modify the Volpar Part No. 299-2 drag strut by cutting off the lug for the bolt in accordance with Figure 3 of Volpar Service Bulletin No. 14. Install Volpar Part No. 873 strap installation and Volpar Part No. 873-2 strap or an equivalent approved by the Chief Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

(f) Aircraft with corrosion found pursuant to (c) of this AD may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where further evaluation or repair may be accomplished.

This amendment becomes effective December 19, 1968.

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