AD 74-12-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 36 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 36, A36, 58, 58A, 60 and A60 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 58 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 36, A36, 58, 58A, 60 and A60 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 58A | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 36, A36, 58, 58A, 60 and A60 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 60 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 36, A36, 58, 58A, 60 and A60 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A36 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 36, A36, 58, 58A, 60 and A60 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A60 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 36, A36, 58, 58A, 60 and A60 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the aft-facing seat back supports could result in inadequate structural protection during minor crash conditions.
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Required Actions
Install two improved seat back supports on each aft-facing seat in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0591-314, Rev. 1, or later approved revisions or equivalent approved by the FAA. Use part numbers 58-530193-1 for Models 36, A36, 58, 58A, and 60, and 58-530193-3 for Model A60.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
BEECH Models 36 (E-1 to E-434), A36 (E-1 to E-434), 58 (TH-1 to TH-335), 58A (TH-1 to TH-335), 60 (P-4 to P-240), and A60 (P-4 to P-240) aircraft equipped with optional aft-facing seats.
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Federal Register Abstract
Aft Facing Seats
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AD Final Rules - DRS_74-12-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 74-12-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 36, A36, 58, 58A, 60 and A60 Aircraft Subject: Aft Facing Seats Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/05/1974 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 36 | 58 | 58A | 60 | A36 | A60 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 74-12-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1857 AD NUMBER: 74-12-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 36, A36, 58, 58A, 60 and A60 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 5, 1974. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 74-12-02 BEECH: Amendment 39-1857. Applies to Models 36 and A36 (Serial Numbers E-1 through E-434); Models 58 and 58A (Serial Numbers TH-1 through TH-335); Models 60 and A60 (Serial Numbers P-4 through P-240) aircraft. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To provide the required structural level of occupant protection during minor crash conditions for those aircraft equipped with optional, aft-facing seats, within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following: Install two improved seat back supports on each aft-facing seat in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0591-314, Rev. 1, or later approved revisions or any equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. NOTE: Seat back supports, Beech P/N 58-530193-1 are applicable to Models 36, A36, 58, 58A, and 60 aircraft, and seat back supports, Beech P/N 58-530193-3 are applicable to Model A60 aircraft. This amendment becomes effective June 5, 1974. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_74-12-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 74-12-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 36, A36, 58, 58A, 60 and A60 Aircraft Subject: Aft Facing Seats Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/05/1974 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 36 | 58 | 58A | 60 | A36 | 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: 74-12-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1857 AD NUMBER: 74-12-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 36, A36, 58, 58A, 60 and A60 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 5, 1974. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 74-12-02 BEECH: Amendment 39-1857. Applies to Models 36 and A36 (Serial Numbers E-1 through E-434); Models 58 and 58A (Serial Numbers TH-1 through TH-335); Models 60 and A60 (Serial Numbers P-4 through P-240) aircraft. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To provide the required structural level of occupant protection during minor crash conditions for those aircraft equipped with optional, aft-facing seats, within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following: Install two improved seat back supports on each aft-facing seat in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0591-314, Rev. 1, or later approved revisions or any equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. NOTE: Seat back supports, Beech P/N 58-530193-1 are applicable to Models 36, A36, 58, 58A, and 60 aircraft, and seat back supports, Beech P/N 58-530193-3 are applicable to Model A60 aircraft. This amendment becomes effective June 5, 1974. FOOTER:
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