AD 76-04-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 200 | Beech Models C90, E90, A100, 200 and A200 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A100 | Beech Models C90, E90, A100, 200 and A200 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A200 | Beech Models C90, E90, A100, 200 and A200 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | C90 | Beech Models C90, E90, A100, 200 and A200 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | E90 | Beech Models C90, E90, A100, 200 and A200 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Inadvertent disengagement of the seat locking pins (Beech P/N 50-534436-127) due to their shorter length (3.38 inch).
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Required Actions
Replace seat locking pins with Beech P/N 101-530411-1 (3.69 inch length) following Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0789-314 or C-12A-0001 (military airplanes), or equivalent modification approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Beech Models C90 (Serial Numbers LJ-654 and LJ-674 thru LJ-676), E90 (Serial Numbers LW-134 and LW-157 thru LW-163), A100 (Serial Numbers B-178 thru B-221, B-224 and B-225), 200 (Serial Numbers BB-6 thru BB-87, BB-89 thru BB-99 and BB-101 thru BB-106), and A200 (Serial Numbers BC-1 thru BC-8, and BD-1 thru BD-8)
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Federal Register Abstract
Seat Locking Pins
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-04-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-04-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Beech Models C90, E90, A100, 200 and A200 Airplanes Subject: Seat Locking Pins Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/26/1976 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 200 | A100 | A200 | C90 | E90 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small/Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-04-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2518 AD NUMBER: 76-04-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Beech Models C90, E90, A100, 200 and A200 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 26, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-04-02 BEECH: Amendment 39-2518. Applies to Models C90 (Serial Numbers LJ- 654 and LJ-674 thru LJ-676), E90 (Serial Numbers LW-134 and LW-157 thru LW-163), A100 (Serial Numbers B-178 thru B-221, B-224 and B-225), 200 (Serial Numbers BB-6 thru BB-87, BB-89 thru BB-99 and BB-101 thru BB-106) and A200 (Serial Numbers BC-1 thru BC-8, and BD-1 thru BD-8) airplanes. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To preclude inadvertent disengagement of the seat locking pins, within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, replace Beech P/N 50-534436-127 seat locking pins (3.38 inch length) with Beech P/N 101-530412-1 seat locking pins (3.69 inch length) in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0789-314 or C-12A-0001 (military airplanes), or later approved revisions, or any equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. This amendment becomes effective February 26, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-04-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-04-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Beech Models C90, E90, A100, 200 and A200 Airplanes Subject: Seat Locking Pins Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/26/1976 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 200 | A100 | A200 | C90 | E90 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small/Large 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: 76-04-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2518 AD NUMBER: 76-04-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Beech Models C90, E90, A100, 200 and A200 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 26, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-04-02 BEECH: Amendment 39-2518. Applies to Models C90 (Serial Numbers LJ- 654 and LJ-674 thru LJ-676), E90 (Serial Numbers LW-134 and LW-157 thru LW-163), A100 (Serial Numbers B-178 thru B-221, B-224 and B-225), 200 (Serial Numbers BB-6 thru BB-87, BB-89 thru BB-99 and BB-101 thru BB-106) and A200 (Serial Numbers BC-1 thru BC-8, and BD-1 thru BD-8) airplanes. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To preclude inadvertent disengagement of the seat locking pins, within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, replace Beech P/N 50-534436-127 seat locking pins (3.38 inch length) with Beech P/N 101-530412-1 seat locking pins (3.69 inch length) in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0789-314 or C-12A-0001 (military airplanes), or later approved revisions, or any equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. This amendment becomes effective February 26, 1976. FOOTER:
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