AD 69-18-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 35 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 35, A35, B35 and C35 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A35 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 35, A35, B35 and C35 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | B35 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 35, A35, B35 and C35 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | C35 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 35, A35, B35 and C35 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the Beech P/N 35-924065 fuel unit selector valve and pump controls could result in unintended fuel system operation.
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Required Actions
Replace the Beech P/N 35-924065 fuel unit with P/N 35-924230 or install fuel selector valve disengagement warning light Kit No. 35-5030, both in accordance with Beech Service Instructions No. 0243-289. Alternatively, an approved modification may be used.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours' time-in-service, but not to exceed August 30, 1970
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Affected Aircraft
BEECH Model 35, A35, B35, and C35 airplanes (Serial Numbers D-1 through D-2900) equipped with Beech P/N 35-924065 fuel unit.
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel System Modification
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-18-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-18-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 35, A35, B35 and C35 Airplanes Subject: Fuel System Modification Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/30/1969 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 35 | A35 | B35 | C35 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 69-18-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-830 AD NUMBER: 69-18-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 35, A35, B35 and C35 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 30, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-18-01 BEECH: Amdt. 39-830. Applies to all Model 35, A35, B35 and C35 (Serial Numbers D-1 through D-2900) airplanes equipped with Beech P/N 35-924065 fuel unit. Compliance: Required as indicated. Within the next 100 hours' time-in-service, but not to exceed August 30, 1970, unless already accomplished, accomplish either A or B: A) Replace Beech P/N 35-924065 fuel unit with Beech P/N 35-924230 fuel unit having separate selector valve and pump controls or with any other modification of this portion of the fuel system approved by Chief, Engineering & Manufacturing Branch, Central Region, FAA. B) Install Beech fuel selector valve disengagement warning light, Kit No. 35-5030, in accordance with Beech Service Instructions No. 0243-289, or any other modification of this portion of the fuel system approved by the Chief, Engineering & Manufacturing Branch, Central Region, FAA. This AD supersedes AD 53-20-02. This amendment becomes effective August 30, 1969. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-18-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-18-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 35, A35, B35 and C35 Airplanes Subject: Fuel System Modification Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/30/1969 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 35 | A35 | B35 | C35 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: 69-18-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-830 AD NUMBER: 69-18-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 35, A35, B35 and C35 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 30, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-18-01 BEECH: Amdt. 39-830. Applies to all Model 35, A35, B35 and C35 (Serial Numbers D-1 through D-2900) airplanes equipped with Beech P/N 35-924065 fuel unit. Compliance: Required as indicated. Within the next 100 hours' time-in-service, but not to exceed August 30, 1970, unless already accomplished, accomplish either A or B: A) Replace Beech P/N 35-924065 fuel unit with Beech P/N 35-924230 fuel unit having separate selector valve and pump controls or with any other modification of this portion of the fuel system approved by Chief, Engineering & Manufacturing Branch, Central Region, FAA. B) Install Beech fuel selector valve disengagement warning light, Kit No. 35-5030, in accordance with Beech Service Instructions No. 0243-289, or any other modification of this portion of the fuel system approved by the Chief, Engineering & Manufacturing Branch, Central Region, FAA. This AD supersedes AD 53-20-02. This amendment becomes effective August 30, 1969. FOOTER:
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