AD 72-09-03
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
Cracks in Beech P/N 50-524590-3 control wheel adapters could result in loss of control.
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Required Actions
Remove paint from control wheel adapters (Beech P/N 50-524590-3), perform dye penetrant inspection per FAA AC 43.13-1 within 25 hours' time in service after AD effective date. Repeat inspections at 100-hour intervals. Replace adapters with P/N 99-524036-33 if cracks are found before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and repeat at 100 hour intervals thereafter.
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Affected Aircraft
BEECH Model 99 Series (Serial Numbers U-1 through U-145) Airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
Security of Control Wheel Adapters
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AD Final Rules - DRS_72-09-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-09-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 99 Series Airplanes Subject: Security of Control Wheel Adapters Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/02/1972 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99 | 99A | 99A (FACH) | A99 | A99A | B99 | C99 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 72-09-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1440 AD NUMBER: 72-09-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 99 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 2, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-09-03 BEECH: Amdt. 39-1440. Applies to Model 99 Series (Serial Numbers U-1 through U-145) Airplanes. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To assure security of control wheel adapters, accomplish the following: A) Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, remove all paint from Beech P/N 50-524590-3 control wheel adapters and dye penetrant inspect said adapters in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 43.13-1. Repeat the inspection at 100 hour intervals thereafter. If a crack is found during any of the inspections required by this AD, prior to further flight, replace with Beech P/N 99-524036-33 control wheel adapters, except that the aircraft may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where the replacement may be performed. B) When the old Beech P/N 50-524590-3 control wheel adapters are replaced by the new Beech P/N 99-524036-33 control wheel adapters the inspections called for herein are no longer required. C) Equivalent methods of compliance must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0380-155, Rev. 1, pertains to this subject. This amendment becomes effective May 2, 1972. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_72-09-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-09-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 99 Series Airplanes Subject: Security of Control Wheel Adapters Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/02/1972 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: 72-09-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1440 AD NUMBER: 72-09-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 99 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 2, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-09-03 BEECH: Amdt. 39-1440. Applies to Model 99 Series (Serial Numbers U-1 through U-145) Airplanes. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To assure security of control wheel adapters, accomplish the following: A) Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, remove all paint from Beech P/N 50-524590-3 control wheel adapters and dye penetrant inspect said adapters in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 43.13-1. Repeat the inspection at 100 hour intervals thereafter. If a crack is found during any of the inspections required by this AD, prior to further flight, replace with Beech P/N 99-524036-33 control wheel adapters, except that the aircraft may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where the replacement may be performed. B) When the old Beech P/N 50-524590-3 control wheel adapters are replaced by the new Beech P/N 99-524036-33 control wheel adapters the inspections called for herein are no longer required. C) Equivalent methods of compliance must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0380-155, Rev. 1, pertains to this subject. This amendment becomes effective May 2, 1972. FOOTER:
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