AD 74-23-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 19A | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 23, Model A23-19, Model 19A, Model M19A, and Model B23 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 23 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 23, Model A23-19, Model 19A, Model M19A, and Model B23 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A23-19 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 23, Model A23-19, Model 19A, Model M19A, and Model B23 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | B23 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 23, Model A23-19, Model 19A, Model M19A, and Model B23 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | M19A | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 23, Model A23-19, Model 19A, Model M19A, and Model B23 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Inflight situations in which prompt spin recovery may not be assured during intentional spins in the Utility and Acrobatic Categories.
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Required Actions
Prohibit intentional spins in the Utility and Acrobatic Categories immediately. Remove existing spin/acrobatic placards and install a new placard on the instrument panel within 20 hours' time in service or 10 calendar days. To reinstate acrobatic category, install Beech spin improvement Kit No. 23-4007-1 or 23-4007-5 as applicable.
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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
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Affected Aircraft
BEECH Model 23 (Serial Numbers M-1, M-2, M-4 through M-554), Model A23-19 (MB-1 through MB-288), Model 19A (MB-289 through MB-460), Model M19A (MB-461 through MB-480), and Model B23 (M-1095 through M-1284) airplanes originally approved in the Acrobatic Category and intentional spins in the Utility and Acrobatic Categories.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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