AD 74-05-01

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Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models B19, C23, and B24R Airplanes

AD Number
74-05-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. B19 Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models B19, C23, and B24R Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. B24R Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models B19, C23, and B24R Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. C23 Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models B19, C23, and B24R Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Restricted fuel tank vent lines could cause engine power loss due to kinks, bends, or twists in the fuel vent lines.

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Required Actions

Inspect fuel vent lines in both wings for kinks, bends, or twists; remove obstructions, splice replacement lines with P/N 262P 1/4 union if necessary, verify vent lines are open by blowing air into outlets, and ensure proper routing without excess tubing.

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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 B19 (Serial Numbers MB-606 thru MB-628); C23 (Serial Numbers M-1477 thru M-1496 and M-1501); and B24R (Serial Numbers MC-159 thru MC-192, MC-195, MC-197 and MC-198)

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Federal Register Abstract

Restricted Fuel Tank Vent Lines

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AD Number:
74-05-01
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models B19, C23, and B24R Airplanes
Subject:
Restricted Fuel Tank Vent Lines
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
02/27/1974
Make:
Textron Aviation Inc.
Model:
B19 | B24R | C23
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 74-05-01
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1791

AD NUMBER:   74-05-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models B19, C23, and B24R Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective February 27, 1974.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
74-05-01 BEECH: Amend. 39-1791. Applies to Models B19 (Serial Numbers MB-606 thru MB-628); C23 (Serial Numbers M-1477 thru M-1496 and M-1501); and B24R (Serial Numbers MC-159 thru MC-192, MC-195, MC-197 and MC-198) airplanes.

Compliance: Required within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.

To prevent engine power loss due to restricted fuel tank vent lines, accomplish the following:

A) 1. Remove the inspection plates from both lower wings outboard of the fuel tanks.

2. With the aid of a flashlight and mirror, visually inspect the fuel vent lines in both wings outboard of the fuel tanks for kinks, bends or twists.

3. Remove any kink, bend or twist observed in the fuel vent lines. If an existing fuel vent line cannot be straightened, cut the obstructed area from the fuel vent line and splice in a replacement with a P/N 262P 1/4 union. (Available from Imperial Eastman, 6300 West Howard Street, Chicago, Illinois 60648, or Beech Aircraft Company.)

4. Remove the fuel filler cap, cover the small hole in the side of the vent outlet, and blow air orally into the vent outlets to verify that the vent lines are open.

5. Check the routing of the vent lines for excessive tubing adjacent to the tank ribs at the outboard end of the tanks. Remove any excess tubing and splice the line with a P/N 262P 1/4 union.

6. Replace the fuel caps and inspection plates.

B) Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region.

Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0628-281 or later FAA-approved revisions cover the subject matter of this AD.

This amendment becomes effective February 27, 1974.

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AD Number:
74-05-01
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models B19, C23, and B24R Airplanes
Subject:
Restricted Fuel Tank Vent Lines
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
02/27/1974
Make:
Textron Aviation Inc.
Model:
B19 | B24R | C23
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: 74-05-01
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1791

AD NUMBER:   74-05-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models B19, C23, and B24R Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective February 27, 1974.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
74-05-01 BEECH: Amend. 39-1791. Applies to Models B19 (Serial Numbers MB-606 thru MB-628); C23 (Serial Numbers M-1477 thru M-1496 and M-1501); and B24R (Serial Numbers MC-159 thru MC-192, MC-195, MC-197 and MC-198) airplanes.

Compliance: Required within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.

To prevent engine power loss due to restricted fuel tank vent lines, accomplish the following:

A) 1. Remove the inspection plates from both lower wings outboard of the fuel tanks.

2. With the aid of a flashlight and mirror, visually inspect the fuel vent lines in both wings outboard of the fuel tanks for kinks, bends or twists.

3. Remove any kink, bend or twist observed in the fuel vent lines. If an existing fuel vent line cannot be straightened, cut the obstructed area from the fuel vent line and splice in a replacement with a P/N 262P 1/4 union. (Available from Imperial Eastman, 6300 West Howard Street, Chicago, Illinois 60648, or Beech Aircraft Company.)

4. Remove the fuel filler cap, cover the small hole in the side of the vent outlet, and blow air orally into the vent outlets to verify that the vent lines are open.

5. Check the routing of the vent lines for excessive tubing adjacent to the tank ribs at the outboard end of the tanks. Remove any excess tubing and splice the line with a P/N 262P 1/4 union.

6. Replace the fuel caps and inspection plates.

B) Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region.

Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0628-281 or later FAA-approved revisions cover the subject matter of this AD.

This amendment becomes effective February 27, 1974.

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