AD 78-16-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | B19 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models B19, C23, B24R, and C24R Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | B24R | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models B19, C23, B24R, and C24R Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | C23 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models B19, C23, B24R, and C24R Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | C24R | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models B19, C23, B24R, and C24R Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the stabilator trim tab actuator rod due to improper rivet location, insecure rivets, or insecure clevis fittings could result in loss of trim tab control.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect both ends of the stabilator trim tab actuator rod for proper rivet location, rivet security, and clevis fitting security. Rework as necessary per Beechcraft Service Instructions Number 0994 or approved revisions. Equivalent methods require approval from the FAA's Engineering and Manufacturing Branch.
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
BEECH Models B19 (MB-558 through MB-886), C23 (M-1413, M-1414, M-1416 through M-1418, M-1420 through M-1422, M-1424 through M-1438, M-1440 through M-1446, M-1448 through M-2009, M-1411 through M-2015, and M-2017 through M-2020), B24R (MC-151 through MC-448, MC-450, MC-451), and C24R (MC-449, MC-452 through MC-559, MC-561 through MC-563, MC-565 through MC-568 and MC-571)
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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