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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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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