AD 77-14-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 60 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 60, A60, and B60 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A60 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 60, A60, and B60 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | B60 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 60, A60, and B60 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Collection of water in the bottom of the fuselage, subsequent freezing of the water, and resulting restriction of elevator control.
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Required Actions
Drill five .250 inch diameter drain holes and install five Beech P/N 50-420082-3 drain seals in the bottom of the fuselage in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0741-103, Rev. I, or later approved revisions. Equivalent methods must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region.
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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 60 (Serial Number P-3 thru P-126 except P-123), A60 (Serial Numbers P-123, P-127 thru P-246), and B60 (Serial Numbers P-247 thru P-346)
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Federal Register Abstract
Water in Fuselage
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AD Final Rules - DRS_77-14-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 77-14-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 60, A60, and B60 Airplanes Subject: Water in Fuselage Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/18/1977 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 60 | A60 | B60 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 77-14-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2960 AD NUMBER: 77-14-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 60, A60, and B60 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 18, 1977. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 77-14-08 BEECH: Amendment 39-2960. Applies to Models 60 (Serial Number P-3 thru P-126 except P-123), A60 (Serial Numbers P-123, P-127 thru P-246), and B60 (Serial Numbers P-247 thru P-346) airplanes certified in all categories. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent collection of water in the bottom of the fuselage, subsequent freezing of the water and resulting restriction of elevator control, within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following: A. Locate and drill five (5) .250 inch diameter drain holes and install five (5) Beech P/N 50-420082-3 drain seals in the bottom of the fuselage in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0741-103, Rev. I, or later approved revisions. B. 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 August 18, 1977. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_77-14-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 77-14-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 60, A60, and B60 Airplanes Subject: Water in Fuselage Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/18/1977 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 60 | A60 | B60 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: 77-14-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2960 AD NUMBER: 77-14-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 60, A60, and B60 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 18, 1977. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 77-14-08 BEECH: Amendment 39-2960. Applies to Models 60 (Serial Number P-3 thru P-126 except P-123), A60 (Serial Numbers P-123, P-127 thru P-246), and B60 (Serial Numbers P-247 thru P-346) airplanes certified in all categories. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent collection of water in the bottom of the fuselage, subsequent freezing of the water and resulting restriction of elevator control, within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following: A. Locate and drill five (5) .250 inch diameter drain holes and install five (5) Beech P/N 50-420082-3 drain seals in the bottom of the fuselage in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0741-103, Rev. I, or later approved revisions. B. 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 August 18, 1977. FOOTER:
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