AD 72-25-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 3N | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB- 6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 3NM | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB- 6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 3TM | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB- 6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | C-45G | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB- 6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | C-45H | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB- 6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | D18C | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB- 6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | D18S | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB- 6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | E18S | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB- 6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | E18S-9700 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB- 6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | G18S | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB- 6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the nose landing gear to extend from the retracted position on aircraft with Volpar TriGear installed.
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Required Actions
Modify the Volpar nose walking beam assembly, P/N 261, in accordance with Volpar Service Bulletin No. 21 (revised 7 August 1972) or later FAA-approved revision, or an equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Beech Models C-45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P) D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM Aircraft with STC SA4-1531, STC SA111WE, STC SA1832WE, or any other STC modification incorporating the Volpar TriGear Installation.
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