AD 74-05-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 60 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 60 and A60 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A60 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 60 and A60 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Rapid decompression caused by failure of the pilot's side window.
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Required Actions
Prohibit cabin pressurized operation immediately, deactivate pressurization system by securing the 'TEST/DUMP' switch in the 'Dump' position and install a placard on the control panel, insert a copy of this AD in the flight manual limitations section. Alternatively, replace the pilot's side window with Beech P/N 60-420013-59 or 60-420013-652 in accordance with Service Instructions No. 0594-110 or approved revisions. After replacement, reactivate the pressurization system and remove the placard and flight manual insertion.
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Compliance Time
Effective immediately for Paragraph A; prior to further flight for Paragraph A(1) and (2); prior to operation with cabin pressurization for Paragraph B; upon accomplishment of Paragraph B for Paragraph C.
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Affected Aircraft
BEECH Models 60 and A60 (Serial Numbers P-3 through P-246) airplanes with 27 months in service from original certification, except those with Beech P/N 60-420013-59 or 60-420013-652 pilot's side window installed.
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Federal Register Abstract
Pilot's Side Window
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AD Final Rules - DRS_74-05-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 74-05-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 60 and A60 Airplanes Subject: Pilot's Side Window Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/17/1974 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 60 | A60 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 74-05-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1841 AD NUMBER: 74-05-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 60 and A60 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 17, 1974. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 74-05-05 BEECH: Amendment 39-1796 as amended by Amendment 39-1841. Applies to Models 60 and A60 (Serial Numbers P-3 through P-246) airplanes now having or subsequently accruing 27 months in service from the date of the original airworthiness certification, except those airplanes having Beech P/N 60-420013-59 or Beech P/N 60-420013-652 pilot's side window installed. Compliance: Required as indicated. To prevent rapid decompression caused by failure of the pilot's side window accomplish the following: A) Effective immediately, operation with the cabin pressurized is prohibited and prior to further flight (1) deactivate the pressurization system by securing the "TEST/DUMP" switch in the "Dump" position and install a placard on the control panel adjacent to the pressurized system controls reading: "CABIN PRESSURIZATION PROHIBITED" and (2) insert a copy of this AD in the limitation section of the airplane flight manual. B) In lieu of Paragraph A(1) and (2), and prior to operation with cabin pressurization, replace existing pilot's side window with Beech P/N 60-420013-59 or Beech P/N 60-420013-652 pilot side window in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0594- 110, or later approved revisions or any equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. C) Upon accomplishment of Paragraph B, reactivate the pressurization system and remove the placard and flight manual insertion required by Paragraph A. Amendment 39-1796 became effective March 8, 1974. This Amendment 39-1841 becomes effective May 17, 1974. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_74-05-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 74-05-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 60 and A60 Airplanes Subject: Pilot's Side Window Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/17/1974 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 60 | A60 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: 74-05-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1841 AD NUMBER: 74-05-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 60 and A60 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 17, 1974. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 74-05-05 BEECH: Amendment 39-1796 as amended by Amendment 39-1841. Applies to Models 60 and A60 (Serial Numbers P-3 through P-246) airplanes now having or subsequently accruing 27 months in service from the date of the original airworthiness certification, except those airplanes having Beech P/N 60-420013-59 or Beech P/N 60-420013-652 pilot's side window installed. Compliance: Required as indicated. To prevent rapid decompression caused by failure of the pilot's side window accomplish the following: A) Effective immediately, operation with the cabin pressurized is prohibited and prior to further flight (1) deactivate the pressurization system by securing the "TEST/DUMP" switch in the "Dump" position and install a placard on the control panel adjacent to the pressurized system controls reading: "CABIN PRESSURIZATION PROHIBITED" and (2) insert a copy of this AD in the limitation section of the airplane flight manual. B) In lieu of Paragraph A(1) and (2), and prior to operation with cabin pressurization, replace existing pilot's side window with Beech P/N 60-420013-59 or Beech P/N 60-420013-652 pilot side window in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0594- 110, or later approved revisions or any equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. C) Upon accomplishment of Paragraph B, reactivate the pressurization system and remove the placard and flight manual insertion required by Paragraph A. Amendment 39-1796 became effective March 8, 1974. This Amendment 39-1841 becomes effective May 17, 1974. FOOTER:
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