AD 76-10-10

final rule

Beech Models 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 100, A100 and 200 Airplanes

AD Number
76-10-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. 100 Beech Models 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 100, A100 and 200 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. 200 Beech Models 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 100, A100 and 200 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. 65-88 Beech Models 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 100, A100 and 200 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. 65-90 Beech Models 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 100, A100 and 200 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. 65-A90 Beech Models 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 100, A100 and 200 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. A100 Beech Models 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 100, A100 and 200 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. B90 Beech Models 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 100, A100 and 200 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. C90 Beech Models 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 100, A100 and 200 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. E90 Beech Models 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 100, A100 and 200 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the cabin door to remain closed in flight due to improper operation or rigging of the latching mechanism and warning system.

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Required Actions

Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date, check the cabin door for proper operation and rigging. Within 50 hours' time in service after September 15, 1976, modify the cabin door installation per specified service instructions, install specific decals, check and rerig the latching mechanism and warning system, and add FAA-approved AFM supplements with designated part numbers.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and within each 50 hours' time in service thereafter for Paragraph I. Paragraph II must be accomplished within 50 hours' time in service after September 15, 1976.

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Affected Aircraft

Beech Models 65-88 (Serial Numbers LP-1 thru LP-47 except LP-27 and LP-29), 65-90, 65-A90, B90 (Serial Numbers LJ-1 thru LJ-351), C90 (Serial Numbers LJ-1 thru LJ-676), E90 (Serial Numbers LW-1 thru LW-163), 100 and A100 (Serial Numbers B-1 thru B-225), and 200 (Serial Numbers BB-2 thru BB-111).

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Federal Register Abstract

Cabin Door

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AD Number:
76-10-10
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Beech Models 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 100, A100 and 200 Airplanes
Subject:
Cabin Door
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
05/28/1976
Make:
Textron Aviation Inc.
Model:
100 | 200 | 65-88 | 65-90 | 65-A90 | A100 | B90 | 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: 76-10-10
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2617

AD NUMBER:   76-10-10

SUBJECT HEADING:   Beech Models 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 100, A100 and 200 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective May 28, 1976.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
76-10-10 BEECH: Amendment 39-2617. Applies to Models 65-88 (Serial Numbers LP-1 thru LP-47 except LP-27 and LP-29), 65-90, 65-A90, B90 and C90 (Serial Numbers LJ-1 thru LJ-676), E90 (Serial Numbers LW-1 thru LW-163), 100 and A100 (Serial Numbers B-1 thru B- 225) and 200 (Serial Numbers BB-2 thru BB-111) airplanes.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To preclude opening of the cabin door in flight, accomplish the following:

I. Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and within each 50 hours' time in service thereafter, check the cabin door for proper operation and rigging in accordance with the applicable Beech Shop/Maintenance Manual. When all the items specified in Paragraph II have been complied with the requirements of this paragraph (I) are no longer applicable.

II. Within 50 hours' time in service after September 15, 1976, perform the following:

A. On Models 65-88 (Serial Numbers LP-1 thru LP-47 except LP-27 and LP-29) and 65-90, 65-A90, B90 (Serial Numbers LJ-1 thru LJ-351) airplanes, modify the cabin door installation in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instructions 0043-104 or 0016-105, Rev. I, or later approved revisions, as applicable.

B. On Models 65-88 (Serial Numbers LP-1 thru LP-47 except LP-27 and LP-29), 65-90, 65-A90, B90 and C90 (Serial Numbers LJ-1 thru LJ-676), E90 (Serial Numbers LW-1 thru LW-163), 100 and A100 (Serial Numbers B-1 thru B-225), and 200 (Serial Numbers BB-2 thru BB-111) airplanes, perform the following in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instruction 0818-016 or later approved revisions:

1. Install Beech P/N 101-430124-1 and if fixed step door Beech P/N 101-430124-3 or -5 decals on the existing cabin door instruction plate and operate the cabin door accordingly.

2. Check cabin door latching mechanism and warning system for proper operation and rigging and rerig, if required, as instructed in the appropriate Beech Shop/Maintenance Manual.

C. On the airplane models and serial numbers listed below add the indicated part number FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual Supplement/Revision to the existing airplane pilot's operating manual or FAA-approved airplane flight manual:


MODELS	Beech Part Number (P/N) of FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual Supplement Revision dated November 14, 1975 or Subsequent
1) 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90 and C90 (S/N LJ-502 thru LJ-624) and 100 (S/N B-2 thru B-89 and B-93)	1) P/N 131344
2) C90 (S/N LJ-625 thru LJ-676)	2) P/N 90-590010-53A6
3) E90 (S/N LW-1 thru LW-163)	3) P/N 90-590012-3A6
4) A100 (S/N B-1, B90 thru B-92, B-94 thru B-225)	4) P/N 100-590032-1A6
5) 200 (S/N BB-2 thru BB-111)	5) P/N 101-590010-3A4

III. Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region.

This amendment becomes effective May 28, 1976.

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AD Number:
76-10-10
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Beech Models 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 100, A100 and 200 Airplanes
Subject:
Cabin Door
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
05/28/1976
Make:
Textron Aviation Inc.
Model:
100 | 200 | 65-88 | 65-90 | 65-A90 | A100 | B90 | 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: 76-10-10
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2617

AD NUMBER:   76-10-10

SUBJECT HEADING:   Beech Models 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 100, A100 and 200 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective May 28, 1976.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
76-10-10 BEECH: Amendment 39-2617. Applies to Models 65-88 (Serial Numbers LP-1 thru LP-47 except LP-27 and LP-29), 65-90, 65-A90, B90 and C90 (Serial Numbers LJ-1 thru LJ-676), E90 (Serial Numbers LW-1 thru LW-163), 100 and A100 (Serial Numbers B-1 thru B- 225) and 200 (Serial Numbers BB-2 thru BB-111) airplanes.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To preclude opening of the cabin door in flight, accomplish the following:

I. Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and within each 50 hours' time in service thereafter, check the cabin door for proper operation and rigging in accordance with the applicable Beech Shop/Maintenance Manual. When all the items specified in Paragraph II have been complied with the requirements of this paragraph (I) are no longer applicable.

II. Within 50 hours' time in service after September 15, 1976, perform the following:

A. On Models 65-88 (Serial Numbers LP-1 thru LP-47 except LP-27 and LP-29) and 65-90, 65-A90, B90 (Serial Numbers LJ-1 thru LJ-351) airplanes, modify the cabin door installation in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instructions 0043-104 or 0016-105, Rev. I, or later approved revisions, as applicable.

B. On Models 65-88 (Serial Numbers LP-1 thru LP-47 except LP-27 and LP-29), 65-90, 65-A90, B90 and C90 (Serial Numbers LJ-1 thru LJ-676), E90 (Serial Numbers LW-1 thru LW-163), 100 and A100 (Serial Numbers B-1 thru B-225), and 200 (Serial Numbers BB-2 thru BB-111) airplanes, perform the following in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instruction 0818-016 or later approved revisions:

1. Install Beech P/N 101-430124-1 and if fixed step door Beech P/N 101-430124-3 or -5 decals on the existing cabin door instruction plate and operate the cabin door accordingly.

2. Check cabin door latching mechanism and warning system for proper operation and rigging and rerig, if required, as instructed in the appropriate Beech Shop/Maintenance Manual.

C. On the airplane models and serial numbers listed below add the indicated part number FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual Supplement/Revision to the existing airplane pilot's operating manual or FAA-approved airplane flight manual:


MODELS	Beech Part Number (P/N) of FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual Supplement Revision dated November 14, 1975 or Subsequent
1) 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90 and C90 (S/N LJ-502 thru LJ-624) and 100 (S/N B-2 thru B-89 and B-93)	1) P/N 131344
2) C90 (S/N LJ-625 thru LJ-676)	2) P/N 90-590010-53A6
3) E90 (S/N LW-1 thru LW-163)	3) P/N 90-590012-3A6
4) A100 (S/N B-1, B90 thru B-92, B-94 thru B-225)	4) P/N 100-590032-1A6
5) 200 (S/N BB-2 thru BB-111)	5) P/N 101-590010-3A4

III. Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region.

This amendment becomes effective May 28, 1976.

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