AD 72-01-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 58 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-B55A, 95-B55B, 95-C55, 95-C55A, D55, D55A, E55, E55A, 58, 58A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 58A | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-B55A, 95-B55B, 95-C55, 95-C55A, D55, D55A, E55, E55A, 58, 58A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 95-55 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-B55A, 95-B55B, 95-C55, 95-C55A, D55, D55A, E55, E55A, 58, 58A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 95-A55 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-B55A, 95-B55B, 95-C55, 95-C55A, D55, D55A, E55, E55A, 58, 58A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 95-B55 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-B55A, 95-B55B, 95-C55, 95-C55A, D55, D55A, E55, E55A, 58, 58A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 95-B55A | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-B55A, 95-B55B, 95-C55, 95-C55A, D55, D55A, E55, E55A, 58, 58A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 95-B55B | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-B55A, 95-B55B, 95-C55, 95-C55A, D55, D55A, E55, E55A, 58, 58A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 95-C55 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-B55A, 95-B55B, 95-C55, 95-C55A, D55, D55A, E55, E55A, 58, 58A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 95-C55A | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-B55A, 95-B55B, 95-C55, 95-C55A, D55, D55A, E55, E55A, 58, 58A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | D55 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-B55A, 95-B55B, 95-C55, 95-C55A, D55, D55A, E55, E55A, 58, 58A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | D55A | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-B55A, 95-B55B, 95-C55, 95-C55A, D55, D55A, E55, E55A, 58, 58A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | E55 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-B55A, 95-B55B, 95-C55, 95-C55A, D55, D55A, E55, E55A, 58, 58A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | E55A | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-B55A, 95-B55B, 95-C55, 95-C55A, D55, D55A, E55, E55A, 58, 58A Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Engine damage from loss of lubricant due to accidental opening of oil sump drains by age-stiffened plastic drain hoses.
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Required Actions
Remove the oil drain tubes from the sump drain valves.
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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 95-55 (TC-1 thru TC-190), 95-A55 (TC-191 thru TC-501 except TC-350 & TC-371), 95-B55 and 95-B55A (TC-371, TC-520 thru TC-1409), 95-B55B (TF-1 thru TF-70), 95-C55 and 95-C55A (TC-350, TE-1 thru TE-451), D55 and D55A (TE-452 thru TE-767), E55 and E55A (TE-768 thru TE-846), 58 and 58A (TH-1 thru TH-173)
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Federal Register Abstract
Oil Drain Tubes
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AD Final Rules - DRS_72-01-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-01-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-B55A, 95-B55B, 95-C55, 95-C55A, D5...Show more Subject: Oil Drain Tubes Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/05/1972 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 58 | 58A | 95-55 | 95-A55 | 95-B55 | 95-B55A | 95-B55B | 95-C55 | 95-C55A | D55 | D55A | E55 | E55A 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: 72-01-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1371 AD NUMBER: 72-01-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-B55A, 95-B55B, 95-C55, 95-C55A, D55, D55A, E55, E55A, 58, 58A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 5, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-01-02 BEECH: Amdt. 39-1371. Applies to following airplanes: MODELS SERIAL NUMBERS AFFECTED 95-55 TC-1 thru TC-190 95-A55 TC-191 thru TC-501 (except TC-350 & TC-371) 95-B55 and 95-B55A TC-371, TC-520 thru TC-1409 95-B55B TF-1 thru TF-70 95-C55 and 95-C55A TC-350, TE-1 thru TE-451 D55 and D55A TE-452 thru TE-767 E55 and E55A TE-768 thru TE-846 58 and 58A TH-1 thru TH-173 Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent engine damage from loss of lubricant due to accidental opening of oil sump drains by age stiffened plastic drain hoses, within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following: Remove the oil drain tubes from the sump drain valves. Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0473-241 pertains to this same subject. This amendment becomes effective January 5, 1972. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_72-01-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-01-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-B55A, 95-B55B, 95-C55, 95-C55A, D5...Show more Subject: Oil Drain Tubes Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/05/1972 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 58 | 58A | 95-55 | 95-A55 | 95-B55 | 95-B55A | 95-B55B | 95-C55 | 95-C55A | D55 | D55A | E55 | E55A 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: 72-01-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1371 AD NUMBER: 72-01-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-B55A, 95-B55B, 95-C55, 95-C55A, D55, D55A, E55, E55A, 58, 58A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 5, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-01-02 BEECH: Amdt. 39-1371. Applies to following airplanes: MODELS SERIAL NUMBERS AFFECTED 95-55 TC-1 thru TC-190 95-A55 TC-191 thru TC-501 (except TC-350 & TC-371) 95-B55 and 95-B55A TC-371, TC-520 thru TC-1409 95-B55B TF-1 thru TF-70 95-C55 and 95-C55A TC-350, TE-1 thru TE-451 D55 and D55A TE-452 thru TE-767 E55 and E55A TE-768 thru TE-846 58 and 58A TH-1 thru TH-173 Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent engine damage from loss of lubricant due to accidental opening of oil sump drains by age stiffened plastic drain hoses, within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following: Remove the oil drain tubes from the sump drain valves. Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0473-241 pertains to this same subject. This amendment becomes effective January 5, 1972. FOOTER:
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