AD 78-20-08

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 76 Airplanes

AD Number
78-20-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. 76 Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 76 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the rudder and elevator trim tab push rods.

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Required Actions

Replace Beech Part Number 105-520024-5 with new Part Number 105-520045-9 for rudder trim tab push rod, and replace Beech Part Number 105-520024-1 with new Part Number 105-520048-1 for elevator trim tab push rod. Rebalance control surfaces where necessary per Beechcraft Liberal Service Letter No. 78-4 or later revisions.

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Compliance Time

prior to further flight

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Affected Aircraft

BEECH Model 76 airplanes with Serial Numbers ME-1 through ME-62 and ME-66

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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