AD 74-14-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | B19 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model B-19 and C-23 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | C23 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model B-19 and C-23 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Inflight situations where prompt spin recovery may not be assured due to original Acrobatic Category approval and intentional spins in Utility and Acrobatic Categories.
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Required Actions
Prohibit intentional spins in Utility and Acrobatic Categories immediately. Remove existing spin/acrobatic placards and install a new placard specifying Normal/Utility operation restrictions within 20 hours' time in service or 10 calendar days. To reinstate acrobatic category, install Beech Kit No. 23-4007-1 S or equivalent method approved by FAA.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 20 hours' time in service or ten (10) calendar days, whichever comes first, after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished per AD 73-14-8, Amendment 39-1683.
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Affected Aircraft
BEECH Model B-19 (Serial Numbers MB-481 through MB-634 and MB-649) and Model C-23 (Serial Numbers M-1285 through M-1493, except M-1437 and M-1491) airplanes originally approved in the Acrobatic Category and intentional spins in Utility and Acrobatic Categories.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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