AD 73-25-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | B19 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model B19 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The existing maximum design weight placard states 2250 pounds, which does not ensure takeoff and climb capability meets certification requirements when operating with more than three occupants.
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Required Actions
Prohibit operation at 2000 pounds gross weight with more than three occupants. Within 10 hours' time in service or ten calendar days after the effective date, replace the placard with one stating 'MAXIMUM DESIGN WEIGHT 2000 POUNDS' and amend weight and balance records. Alternatively, install Beech Kit 23-9014-1 with approved modification.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 hours' time in service or ten calendar days, whichever comes first, after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
BEECH Model B19 airplanes, serial numbers MB-481 through MB-616
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Federal Register Abstract
Maximum Design Weight Placard
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AD Final Rules - DRS_73-25-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 73-25-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model B19 Airplanes Subject: Maximum Design Weight Placard Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/18/1974 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: B19 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 73-25-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1797 AD NUMBER: 73-25-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model B19 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 18, 1974. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 73-25-04 BEECH: Amendment 39-1751 as amended by Amendment 39-1797. Applies to Model B19 (Serial Numbers MB-481 through MB-616) airplanes. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To assure the takeoff and climb capability of these aircraft meet the certification requirements, accomplish the following: A) Effective immediately, operation of the airplane at a gross weight of 2000 pounds and in excess of three occupants is prohibited. B) Within the next 10 hours' time in service or ten calendar days, whichever comes first, after the effective date of this AD: 1) In place of the existing normal category placard entry which reads "MAXIMUM DESIGN WEIGHT 2250 POUNDS" substitute in wear resistant form a placard entry which reads "MAXIMUM DESIGN WEIGHT 2000 POUNDS" and 2) By appropriate entries and calculations amend the airplane weight and balance records to reflect a maximum design weight of 2000 pounds, c.g. locations between 109.9 and 118.3 inches and a maximum of three occupants. C) All performance and operating data contained in the Owners Manual for these model airplanes are no longer applicable. D) As an alternate means of compliance with this AD, for operation with four occupants and a maximum certificated gross weight of 2150 pounds, install Beech Kit 23-9014-1 S in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instruction 0616-010 or any equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. This information will be reflected in a forthcoming Type Certification Data Sheet revision. Amendment 39-1751 became effective December 14, 1973, to all persons except those to whom it was made effective by air mail letter dated November 7, 1973. This Amendment 39-1797 becomes effective March 18, 1974. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_73-25-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 73-25-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model B19 Airplanes Subject: Maximum Design Weight Placard Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/18/1974 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: B19 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: 73-25-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1797 AD NUMBER: 73-25-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model B19 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 18, 1974. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 73-25-04 BEECH: Amendment 39-1751 as amended by Amendment 39-1797. Applies to Model B19 (Serial Numbers MB-481 through MB-616) airplanes. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To assure the takeoff and climb capability of these aircraft meet the certification requirements, accomplish the following: A) Effective immediately, operation of the airplane at a gross weight of 2000 pounds and in excess of three occupants is prohibited. B) Within the next 10 hours' time in service or ten calendar days, whichever comes first, after the effective date of this AD: 1) In place of the existing normal category placard entry which reads "MAXIMUM DESIGN WEIGHT 2250 POUNDS" substitute in wear resistant form a placard entry which reads "MAXIMUM DESIGN WEIGHT 2000 POUNDS" and 2) By appropriate entries and calculations amend the airplane weight and balance records to reflect a maximum design weight of 2000 pounds, c.g. locations between 109.9 and 118.3 inches and a maximum of three occupants. C) All performance and operating data contained in the Owners Manual for these model airplanes are no longer applicable. D) As an alternate means of compliance with this AD, for operation with four occupants and a maximum certificated gross weight of 2150 pounds, install Beech Kit 23-9014-1 S in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instruction 0616-010 or any equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. This information will be reflected in a forthcoming Type Certification Data Sheet revision. Amendment 39-1751 became effective December 14, 1973, to all persons except those to whom it was made effective by air mail letter dated November 7, 1973. This Amendment 39-1797 becomes effective March 18, 1974. FOOTER:
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