AD 74-16-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 100 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 99, 100 and A100 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 99 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 99, 100 and A100 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 99A | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 99, 100 and A100 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A100 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 99, 100 and A100 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A100-1 (U-21J) | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 99, 100 and A100 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A100A | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 99, 100 and A100 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A100C | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 99, 100 and A100 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Restricted elevator travel due to elevator stop bolts without drilled holes or improper bolt material.
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Required Actions
Remove elevator stop bolts and drill a 0.046 inch diameter hole in each bolt, or replace bolts with NAS 428H4-7 bolts with predrilled heads. Drill a 0.062 inch diameter hole in each stop bolt mount. Reinstall and safety the installation per Beech Service Instruction 0618-152 or approved revisions. Equivalent methods require FAA approval.
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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 Model 99 (Serial Numbers U-1 through U-151), 100, A100 series (Serial Numbers B-1 through B-177) airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
Restricted Elevator Travel
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AD Final Rules - DRS_74-16-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 74-16-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 99, 100 and A100 Series Airplanes Subject: Restricted Elevator Travel Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/06/1974 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 100 | 99 | 99A | A100 | A100-1 (U-21J) | A100A | A100C 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: 74-16-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1907 AD NUMBER: 74-16-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 99, 100 and A100 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 6, 1974. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 74-16-03 BEECH: Amendment 39-1907. Applies to 99 series airplanes (Serial Numbers U-1 through U-151) and 100 and A100 series (Serial Numbers B-1 through B-177) airplanes. Compliance: Required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent restricted elevator travel, within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following: A) In accordance with the attached sketch and Part II of Beech Service Instruction 0618-152 or subsequent revisions, remove the elevator stop bolts and drill a .046 inch diameter hole in each bolt, or in the alternative, replace the bolts with NAS 428H4-7 bolts which have predrilled heads. Drill a .062 inch diameter hole in each stop bolt mount. Reinstall and safety the installation in accordance with said service instructions. B) Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. NOTE: Beechcraft Service Instruction 0618-152 replaces Beechcraft Service Instruction 0374-152, Rev. I and Beechcraft Service Instruction 0455-152, Rev. I. This amendment supersedes AD 71-26-02, Amendment 39-1364. This amendment becomes effective August 6, 1974. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_74-16-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 74-16-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 99, 100 and A100 Series Airplanes Subject: Restricted Elevator Travel Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/06/1974 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 100 | 99 | 99A | A100 | A100-1 (U-21J) | A100A | A100C 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: 74-16-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1907 AD NUMBER: 74-16-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 99, 100 and A100 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 6, 1974. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 74-16-03 BEECH: Amendment 39-1907. Applies to 99 series airplanes (Serial Numbers U-1 through U-151) and 100 and A100 series (Serial Numbers B-1 through B-177) airplanes. Compliance: Required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent restricted elevator travel, within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following: A) In accordance with the attached sketch and Part II of Beech Service Instruction 0618-152 or subsequent revisions, remove the elevator stop bolts and drill a .046 inch diameter hole in each bolt, or in the alternative, replace the bolts with NAS 428H4-7 bolts which have predrilled heads. Drill a .062 inch diameter hole in each stop bolt mount. Reinstall and safety the installation in accordance with said service instructions. B) Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. NOTE: Beechcraft Service Instruction 0618-152 replaces Beechcraft Service Instruction 0374-152, Rev. I and Beechcraft Service Instruction 0455-152, Rev. I. This amendment supersedes AD 71-26-02, Amendment 39-1364. This amendment becomes effective August 6, 1974. FOOTER:
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