AD 76-22-03

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes

AD Number
76-22-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. 100 Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. 99 Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. 99A Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. A100 Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. A99A Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. B100 Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. B99 Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Possible loss of elevator control due to cracks in the elevator main spar web and flanges from Station 118.66 to 124.91 and elevator outboard leading edge rib flanges at Stations 115.61, 120.71, and 124.91.

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Required Actions

Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date and every 400 hours thereafter, inspect for cracks in specified elevator components. If cracks are found, install Beech P/N 100-4005-15 elevator update kits or new replacement elevators. Adjust inspection intervals up to 440 hours with prior scheduling. Ensure compliance with service instructions and maintenance manuals.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 hours' time in service after November 4, 1976, and every 400 hours thereafter, with intervals adjustable up to 440 hours.

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Affected Aircraft

BEECH Models 99, 99A, A99A, B99 (Serial Numbers U-1 through U-164), Models 100 and A100 (Serial Numbers B-1 through B-230), and Models B100 (Serial Numbers BE-1 through BE-17)

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Federal Register Abstract

Elevator Control

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AD Number:
76-22-03
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes
Subject:
Elevator Control
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/04/1976
Make:
Textron Aviation Inc.
Model:
100 | 99 | 99A | A100 | A99A | B100 | B99
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: 76-22-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2756

AD NUMBER:   76-22-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 4, 1976.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
76-22-03 BEECH: Amendment 39-2756. Applies to Models 99, 99A, A99A, B99 (Serial Numbers U-1 through U-164), Models 100 and A100 (Serial Numbers B-1 through B-230), and Models B100 (Serial Numbers BE-1 through BE-17) airplanes.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent possible loss of elevator control:

A) Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at 400 hour intervals, until Beech P/N 100-4005-15 elevator update kits are installed on left and right elevators or new improved left and right replacement elevators are installed in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0799-133, Revision II, or later approved revisions, accomplish the following:

1. If not previously accomplished, install a 1.38 inch inspection access hole, access hole doubler, Tinnerman P/N A6914-1024-1 patch plate and Tinnerman P/N CO D805096-1 split doubler in the leading edge of right and left elevators in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instructions 0799-133, Revision II, or later approved revisions.

2. Remove the Tinnerman patch plate and elevator outboard hinge access door. Working through these openings using a light and mirror, visually inspect the following areas of right and left elevators for cracks:

a. Elevator main spar web and flanges from Station 118.66 to 124.91.

b. Elevator outboard leading edge rib flanges at Stations 115.61, 120.71 and 124.91.

B) If a crack is found during any inspection specified in Paragraph A prior to further flight, accomplish either Paragraphs B(1) or B(2) and Paragraph B(3) if applicable:

1. Obtain from Beech and install on the cracked elevator Beech P/N 100- 4005-1S elevator update kit per instructions provided with the kit.

2. Install a new replacement elevator, in place of the cracked elevator, in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instructions 0799-133, Revision II, or later approved revisions.

3. On Models 99 and 99A (Serial Numbers U-1 through U-131, U-133 through U-145 and U-147 except aircraft having elevators equipped with boundary layer separation wedge at trailing edge of elevator) flight check for out of trim control forces in accordance with Chapter 27-40 of Beech Maintenance Manual P/N 99-590015-1A3 or later revisions any time an elevator is repaired or replaced.

C) The aircraft may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where Paragraph B may be accomplished, providing elevator damage has not progressed to the point where abnormal elevator flexing exists in the outboard hinge area.

D) Time intervals for repetitive inspections noted in Paragraph "A" of this AD may be adjusted up to 40 hours to a maximum interval of 440 hours to allow inspections required by this AD to be accomplished at previously scheduled maintenance periods.

E) 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 November 4, 1976.

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AD Number:
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes
Subject:
Elevator Control
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/04/1976
Make:
Textron Aviation Inc.
Model:
100 | 99 | 99A | A100 | A99A | B100 | B99
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: 76-22-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2756

AD NUMBER:   76-22-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 4, 1976.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
76-22-03 BEECH: Amendment 39-2756. Applies to Models 99, 99A, A99A, B99 (Serial Numbers U-1 through U-164), Models 100 and A100 (Serial Numbers B-1 through B-230), and Models B100 (Serial Numbers BE-1 through BE-17) airplanes.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent possible loss of elevator control:

A) Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at 400 hour intervals, until Beech P/N 100-4005-15 elevator update kits are installed on left and right elevators or new improved left and right replacement elevators are installed in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0799-133, Revision II, or later approved revisions, accomplish the following:

1. If not previously accomplished, install a 1.38 inch inspection access hole, access hole doubler, Tinnerman P/N A6914-1024-1 patch plate and Tinnerman P/N CO D805096-1 split doubler in the leading edge of right and left elevators in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instructions 0799-133, Revision II, or later approved revisions.

2. Remove the Tinnerman patch plate and elevator outboard hinge access door. Working through these openings using a light and mirror, visually inspect the following areas of right and left elevators for cracks:

a. Elevator main spar web and flanges from Station 118.66 to 124.91.

b. Elevator outboard leading edge rib flanges at Stations 115.61, 120.71 and 124.91.

B) If a crack is found during any inspection specified in Paragraph A prior to further flight, accomplish either Paragraphs B(1) or B(2) and Paragraph B(3) if applicable:

1. Obtain from Beech and install on the cracked elevator Beech P/N 100- 4005-1S elevator update kit per instructions provided with the kit.

2. Install a new replacement elevator, in place of the cracked elevator, in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instructions 0799-133, Revision II, or later approved revisions.

3. On Models 99 and 99A (Serial Numbers U-1 through U-131, U-133 through U-145 and U-147 except aircraft having elevators equipped with boundary layer separation wedge at trailing edge of elevator) flight check for out of trim control forces in accordance with Chapter 27-40 of Beech Maintenance Manual P/N 99-590015-1A3 or later revisions any time an elevator is repaired or replaced.

C) The aircraft may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where Paragraph B may be accomplished, providing elevator damage has not progressed to the point where abnormal elevator flexing exists in the outboard hinge area.

D) Time intervals for repetitive inspections noted in Paragraph "A" of this AD may be adjusted up to 40 hours to a maximum interval of 440 hours to allow inspections required by this AD to be accomplished at previously scheduled maintenance periods.

E) 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 November 4, 1976.

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