AD 69-08-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 99 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECHCRAFT Model 99 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 99A | Airworthiness Directives; BEECHCRAFT Model 99 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 99A (FACH) | Airworthiness Directives; BEECHCRAFT Model 99 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A99 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECHCRAFT Model 99 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A99A | Airworthiness Directives; BEECHCRAFT Model 99 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | B99 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECHCRAFT Model 99 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | C99 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECHCRAFT Model 99 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Possible loss of elevator control due to cracks in the forward face of the elevator spar web adjacent to the outboard hinge bracket on both elevators.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the forward face of the elevator spar web adjacent to the outboard hinge bracket on both elevators prior to further flight and at intervals not exceeding 25 hours' time-in-service. If cracks are found, repair the elevator per Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0190-133 or replace with a serviceable part before further flight. Inspections are no longer required once reinforcements from the service instructions are installed.
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Compliance Time
Prior to further flight and thereafter at intervals of not to exceed 25 hours' time-in-service from the date of the previous visual inspection
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Affected Aircraft
BEECHCRAFT Model 99 Series airplanes (Serial Numbers U-1 through U-89)
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Federal Register Abstract
Elevator Spar Web
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-08-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-08-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BEECHCRAFT Model 99 Series Airplanes Subject: Elevator Spar Web Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/03/1971 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 99 | 99A | 99A (FACH) | A99 | A99A | B99 | C99 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: 69-08-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1222 AD NUMBER: 69-08-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BEECHCRAFT Model 99 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 3, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-08-02 BEECHCRAFT: Amendment 39-744 as amended by Amendment 39-758 is further amended by Amendment 39-1222. Applies to all 99 Series airplanes (Serial Numbers U- 1 through U-89). Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible loss of elevator control, accomplish the following: Prior to further flight and thereafter at intervals of not to exceed 25 hours' time-in-service from the date of the previous visual inspection, visually inspect the forward face of the elevator spar web adjacent to the outboard hinge bracket on both elevators. If cracks are found as a result of the visual inspection, the elevator must be repaired in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0190-133, or replaced with a serviceable part prior to further flight, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 21.197 to a base where the repair can be performed. The above visual inspections required by this airworthiness directive will no longer be applicable when the reinforcements described in Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0190-133 are installed. Amendment 39-744 became effective April 15, 1969, for all persons except those to whom it was made effective by telegram dated March 28, 1969. Amendment 39-758 became effective April 29, 1969. This Amendment 39-1222 becomes effective June 3, 1971. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-08-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-08-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BEECHCRAFT Model 99 Series Airplanes Subject: Elevator Spar Web Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/03/1971 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 99 | 99A | 99A (FACH) | A99 | A99A | B99 | C99 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: 69-08-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1222 AD NUMBER: 69-08-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BEECHCRAFT Model 99 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 3, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-08-02 BEECHCRAFT: Amendment 39-744 as amended by Amendment 39-758 is further amended by Amendment 39-1222. Applies to all 99 Series airplanes (Serial Numbers U- 1 through U-89). Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible loss of elevator control, accomplish the following: Prior to further flight and thereafter at intervals of not to exceed 25 hours' time-in-service from the date of the previous visual inspection, visually inspect the forward face of the elevator spar web adjacent to the outboard hinge bracket on both elevators. If cracks are found as a result of the visual inspection, the elevator must be repaired in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0190-133, or replaced with a serviceable part prior to further flight, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 21.197 to a base where the repair can be performed. The above visual inspections required by this airworthiness directive will no longer be applicable when the reinforcements described in Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0190-133 are installed. Amendment 39-744 became effective April 15, 1969, for all persons except those to whom it was made effective by telegram dated March 28, 1969. Amendment 39-758 became effective April 29, 1969. This Amendment 39-1222 becomes effective June 3, 1971. FOOTER:
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