AD 70-10-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 99 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 99 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 99A | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 99 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 99A (FACH) | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 99 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A99 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 99 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A99A | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 99 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | B99 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 99 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | C99 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 99 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fire hazard due to printed circuit boards in edge lighted instrument panels.
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Required Actions
Modify the printed circuit boards in the edge lighted instrument panels in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0203-351 or an approved method.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of the AD
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Affected Aircraft
BEECH Model 99 Series Airplanes (Serial Numbers U-1 through U-114)
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Federal Register Abstract
Instrument Panel Circuit Boards
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-10-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-10-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 99 Series Airplanes Subject: Instrument Panel Circuit Boards 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99 | 99A | 99A (FACH) | A99 | A99A | B99 | C99 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 70-10-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1222 AD NUMBER: 70-10-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 99 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 3, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-10-01 BEECH: Amdt. 39-986 as amended by Amendment 39-1222. Applies to all 99 Series Airplanes (Serial Numbers U-1 through U-114). Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent a fire hazard, accomplish the following: Within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of the AD, modify the printed circuit boards in the edge lighted instrument panels in accordance with either Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0203-351 or any other method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Central Region. Amendment 39-986 became effective May 12, 1970. This Amendment 39-1222 becomes effective June 3, 1971. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-10-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-10-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 99 Series Airplanes Subject: Instrument Panel Circuit Boards 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: 70-10-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1222 AD NUMBER: 70-10-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 99 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 3, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-10-01 BEECH: Amdt. 39-986 as amended by Amendment 39-1222. Applies to all 99 Series Airplanes (Serial Numbers U-1 through U-114). Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent a fire hazard, accomplish the following: Within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of the AD, modify the printed circuit boards in the edge lighted instrument panels in accordance with either Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0203-351 or any other method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Central Region. Amendment 39-986 became effective May 12, 1970. This Amendment 39-1222 becomes effective June 3, 1971. FOOTER:
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