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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