AD 70-15-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 19A | Airworthiness Directives: BEECH Models 23, A23, A23A, B23, A23-24 and A23-19 and 19A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 23 | Airworthiness Directives: BEECH Models 23, A23, A23A, B23, A23-24 and A23-19 and 19A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A23 | Airworthiness Directives: BEECH Models 23, A23, A23A, B23, A23-24 and A23-19 and 19A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A23-19 | Airworthiness Directives: BEECH Models 23, A23, A23A, B23, A23-24 and A23-19 and 19A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A23-24 | Airworthiness Directives: BEECH Models 23, A23, A23A, B23, A23-24 and A23-19 and 19A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A23A | Airworthiness Directives: BEECH Models 23, A23, A23A, B23, A23-24 and A23-19 and 19A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | B23 | Airworthiness Directives: BEECH Models 23, A23, A23A, B23, A23-24 and A23-19 and 19A Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Stiff operation, binding, and seizing of Beech P/N 169-920000-127 fuel selector valve assembly
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Required Actions
Modify the fuel selector valve assembly in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0364-289 or later FAA approved revision, or an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region.
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Compliance Time
Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
BEECH Models 23, A23, A23A, B23 (Serial Numbers M-1 through M-1162); A23-24 (Serial Numbers MA-1 through MA-333); and A23-19 and 19A (Serial Numbers MB-1 through MB-392)
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Selector Valve
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-15-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-15-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives: BEECH Models 23, A23, A23A, B23, A23-24 and A23-19 and 19A Airplanes Subject: Fuel Selector Valve Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/21/1970 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 19A | 23 | A23 | A23-19 | A23-24 | A23A | B23 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: 70-15-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1037 AD NUMBER: 70-15-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives: BEECH Models 23, A23, A23A, B23, A23-24 and A23-19 and 19A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 21, 1970. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-15-03 BEECH: Amdt. 39-1037. Applies to Models 23, A23, A23A and B23 (Serial Numbers M-1 through M-1162); A23-24 (Serial Numbers MA-1 through MA-333); and A23-19 and 19A (Serial Numbers MB-1 through MB-392) Airplanes. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent stiff operation, binding and seizing of Beech P/N 169-920000-127 fuel selector valve assembly, accomplish the following: Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, modify Beech P/N 169-920000-127 fuel selector valve assembly in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0364-289, or later FAA approved revision, or an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. This amendment becomes effective July 21, 1970. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-15-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-15-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives: BEECH Models 23, A23, A23A, B23, A23-24 and A23-19 and 19A Airplanes Subject: Fuel Selector Valve Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/21/1970 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 19A | 23 | A23 | A23-19 | A23-24 | A23A | B23 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: 70-15-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1037 AD NUMBER: 70-15-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives: BEECH Models 23, A23, A23A, B23, A23-24 and A23-19 and 19A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 21, 1970. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-15-03 BEECH: Amdt. 39-1037. Applies to Models 23, A23, A23A and B23 (Serial Numbers M-1 through M-1162); A23-24 (Serial Numbers MA-1 through MA-333); and A23-19 and 19A (Serial Numbers MB-1 through MB-392) Airplanes. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent stiff operation, binding and seizing of Beech P/N 169-920000-127 fuel selector valve assembly, accomplish the following: Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, modify Beech P/N 169-920000-127 fuel selector valve assembly in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0364-289, or later FAA approved revision, or an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. This amendment becomes effective July 21, 1970. FOOTER:
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