AD 73-26-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 95-55 | Airworthiness Directives: BEECH Models 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-C55, D55, D55A, E55 and E55A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 95-A55 | Airworthiness Directives: BEECH Models 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-C55, D55, D55A, E55 and E55A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 95-B55 | Airworthiness Directives: BEECH Models 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-C55, D55, D55A, E55 and E55A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 95-C55 | Airworthiness Directives: BEECH Models 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-C55, D55, D55A, E55 and E55A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | D55 | Airworthiness Directives: BEECH Models 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-C55, D55, D55A, E55 and E55A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | D55A | Airworthiness Directives: BEECH Models 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-C55, D55, D55A, E55 and E55A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | E55 | Airworthiness Directives: BEECH Models 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-C55, D55, D55A, E55 and E55A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | E55A | Airworthiness Directives: BEECH Models 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-C55, D55, D55A, E55 and E55A Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The roll and pitch servo clamps may have slipped or insufficient torque on the clamp bolts, leading to binding or restrictions between the bridle cables and aircraft components, or improper bridle cable tension.
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Required Actions
Inspect the roll and pitch bridle cables and clamps for slippage and binding, verify bridle cable tension matches attached control cables, and torque clamp bolts to 55 ±5 in-lbs with a minimum .005 inch gap between clamp halves.
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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, 95-A55, 95-B55 (Serial Numbers TC-1 through TC-1573 except TC-350); 95-C55, D55, D55A, E55 and E55A (Serial Numbers TE-1 through TE-919 and TC-350), equipped with the EDO-AIRE Mitchell AK-292 Autopilot.
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Federal Register Abstract
Roll and Pitch Servo Clamps
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AD Final Rules - DRS_73-26-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 73-26-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives: BEECH Models 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-C55, D55, D55A, E55 and E55A Airplanes Subject: Roll and Pitch Servo Clamps Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/26/1973 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 95-55 | 95-A55 | 95-B55 | 95-C55 | 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: 73-26-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1764 AD NUMBER: 73-26-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives: BEECH Models 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-C55, D55, D55A, E55 and E55A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 26, 1973. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 73-26-08 BEECH: Amendment 39-1764. Applies to Models 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55 (Serial Numbers TC-1 through TC-1573 except TC-350); 95-C55, D55, D55A, E55 and E55A (Serial Numbers TE-1 through TE-919 and TC-350), airplanes equipped with the EDO-AIRE Mitchell AK-292 Autopilot. Compliance: Required within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished in accordance with data described herein or any alternate method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. To determine if the roll and pitch servo clamps have slipped and to assure sufficient torque on the clamp bolts accomplish the following: A) Inspect the roll pitch bridle cables and clamps by: (1) Running the aileron and pitch controls through their full travel to assure that there is no binding or restrictions between the bridle cables and clamps and aircraft components. Clamps should be positioned so there is no binding or restriction between the bridle cable and capstan flange. (2) Determine that the bridle cables tensions are the same as the tension of the control cable they are attached to. B) Torque the bolts on the cable clamps to 55 + or - 5 in. lbs. with a minimum gap of .005 between halves of clamp after torquing. NOTE: Figure 1, attached hereto, depicts a typical installation of the bridle cables and clamps. This amendment becomes effective December 26, 1973. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_73-26-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 73-26-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives: BEECH Models 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-C55, D55, D55A, E55 and E55A Airplanes Subject: Roll and Pitch Servo Clamps Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/26/1973 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 95-55 | 95-A55 | 95-B55 | 95-C55 | 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: 73-26-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1764 AD NUMBER: 73-26-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives: BEECH Models 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-C55, D55, D55A, E55 and E55A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 26, 1973. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 73-26-08 BEECH: Amendment 39-1764. Applies to Models 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55 (Serial Numbers TC-1 through TC-1573 except TC-350); 95-C55, D55, D55A, E55 and E55A (Serial Numbers TE-1 through TE-919 and TC-350), airplanes equipped with the EDO-AIRE Mitchell AK-292 Autopilot. Compliance: Required within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished in accordance with data described herein or any alternate method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. To determine if the roll and pitch servo clamps have slipped and to assure sufficient torque on the clamp bolts accomplish the following: A) Inspect the roll pitch bridle cables and clamps by: (1) Running the aileron and pitch controls through their full travel to assure that there is no binding or restrictions between the bridle cables and clamps and aircraft components. Clamps should be positioned so there is no binding or restriction between the bridle cable and capstan flange. (2) Determine that the bridle cables tensions are the same as the tension of the control cable they are attached to. B) Torque the bolts on the cable clamps to 55 + or - 5 in. lbs. with a minimum gap of .005 between halves of clamp after torquing. NOTE: Figure 1, attached hereto, depicts a typical installation of the bridle cables and clamps. This amendment becomes effective December 26, 1973. FOOTER:
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