AD 73-14-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 58 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model F33A, F33C, V35B, A36, 95-B55, 95-B55A, E55, E55A, 58, 58A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 58A | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model F33A, F33C, V35B, A36, 95-B55, 95-B55A, E55, E55A, 58, 58A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 95-B55 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model F33A, F33C, V35B, A36, 95-B55, 95-B55A, E55, E55A, 58, 58A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 95-B55A | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model F33A, F33C, V35B, A36, 95-B55, 95-B55A, E55, E55A, 58, 58A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A36 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model F33A, F33C, V35B, A36, 95-B55, 95-B55A, E55, E55A, 58, 58A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | E55 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model F33A, F33C, V35B, A36, 95-B55, 95-B55A, E55, E55A, 58, 58A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | E55A | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model F33A, F33C, V35B, A36, 95-B55, 95-B55A, E55, E55A, 58, 58A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | F33A | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model F33A, F33C, V35B, A36, 95-B55, 95-B55A, E55, E55A, 58, 58A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | F33C | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model F33A, F33C, V35B, A36, 95-B55, 95-B55A, E55, E55A, 58, 58A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | V35B | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model F33A, F33C, V35B, A36, 95-B55, 95-B55A, E55, E55A, 58, 58A Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Landing gear shock strut pistons may have hardness outside the allowable range, leading to potential failure of the shock strut assembly.
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Required Actions
Inspect nose and main gear shock strut pistons using portable hardness testers within specified areas. Replace any piston with hardness outside the specified Rockwell ranges before further flight.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
BEECH Models F33A, F33C, V35B, A36, 95-B55, 95-B55A, E55, E55A, 58, 58A with specific serial numbers as listed in the AD text.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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