AD 68-23-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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