AD 76-09-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 65 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800 and 65-B80 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 65-80 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800 and 65-B80 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 65-A80 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800 and 65-B80 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 65-A80-8800 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800 and 65-B80 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 65-B80 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800 and 65-B80 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 70 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800 and 65-B80 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A65 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800 and 65-B80 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A65-8200 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800 and 65-B80 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure to properly operate the emergency exit door during flight could result in door opening in flight, leading to structural damage or loss of cabin pressure.
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Required Actions
Install P/N 50-535033-7 decal or equivalent pressure sensitive decal reading 'DO NOT OPEN IN FLIGHT' below the existing emergency exit operating instructions placard. Add Airplane Flight Manual Supplement P/N 1313300 dated March 28, 1975, or later, to the FAA-approved flight manual for all models except Model 65-B80. For Model 65-B80, verify and install P/N 50-590211-1A3 revised May 30, 1975, if not already present.
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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 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, and 65-B80 with specific serial ranges: Models 65, A65, A65-8200 (Serial Numbers L-1, L-2, L-3, LF-7, LF-8, and LC-1 thru LC-335), Model 70 (Serial Numbers LB-1 thru LB-35), and Models 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, and 65-B80 (Serial Numbers LD-1 thru LD-494)
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Federal Register Abstract
Emergency Exit Door
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-09-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-09-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800 and 65-B80 Airplanes Subject: Emergency Exit Door Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/30/1976 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 65 | 65-80 | 65-A80 | 65-A80-8800 | 65-B80 | 70 | A65 | A65-8200 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: 76-09-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2589 AD NUMBER: 76-09-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800 and 65-B80 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 30, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-09-01 BEECH: Amendment 39-2589. Applies to Models 65, A65 and A65-8200 (Serial Numbers L-1, L-2, L-3, LF-7, LF-8 and LC-1 thru LC-335), Model 70 (Serial Numbers LB-1 thru LB-35), and Models 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800 and 65-B80 (Serial Numbers LD-1 thru LD-494) airplanes. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To provide instruction on the operation of the emergency exit door, within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following: A) On all airplanes, below the existing emergency exit operating instructions placard, install P/N 50-535033-7 decal or an equivalent pressure sensitive decal which reads: "DO NOT OPEN IN FLIGHT" B) On all airplanes, except Model 65-B80, add Airplane Flight Manual Supplement P/N 1313300 dated March 28, 1975, or later date, to the existing FAA-approved flight manual. C) On Model 65-B80 airplanes, examine the FAA-approved flight manual to verify that it is P/N 50-590211-1A3, revised May 30, 1975, and if not, install same in the airplane. This amendment becomes effective April 30, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-09-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-09-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800 and 65-B80 Airplanes Subject: Emergency Exit Door Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/30/1976 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 65 | 65-80 | 65-A80 | 65-A80-8800 | 65-B80 | 70 | A65 | A65-8200 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: 76-09-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2589 AD NUMBER: 76-09-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800 and 65-B80 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 30, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-09-01 BEECH: Amendment 39-2589. Applies to Models 65, A65 and A65-8200 (Serial Numbers L-1, L-2, L-3, LF-7, LF-8 and LC-1 thru LC-335), Model 70 (Serial Numbers LB-1 thru LB-35), and Models 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800 and 65-B80 (Serial Numbers LD-1 thru LD-494) airplanes. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To provide instruction on the operation of the emergency exit door, within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following: A) On all airplanes, below the existing emergency exit operating instructions placard, install P/N 50-535033-7 decal or an equivalent pressure sensitive decal which reads: "DO NOT OPEN IN FLIGHT" B) On all airplanes, except Model 65-B80, add Airplane Flight Manual Supplement P/N 1313300 dated March 28, 1975, or later date, to the existing FAA-approved flight manual. C) On Model 65-B80 airplanes, examine the FAA-approved flight manual to verify that it is P/N 50-590211-1A3, revised May 30, 1975, and if not, install same in the airplane. This amendment becomes effective April 30, 1976. FOOTER:
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