AD 76-22-03

final rule
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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.

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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