AD 78-22-05
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 100 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 50 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 65 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 65-80 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 65-88 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 65-90 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 65-A80 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 65-A80-8800 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 65-A90 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 65-B80 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 70 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 99 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 99A | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A100 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A65 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A65-8200 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A99A | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | B100 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | B50 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | B90 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | B99 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | C50 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | C90 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | D50 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | D50A | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | D50B | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | D50C | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | D50E | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | E50 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | E90 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | F50 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | G50 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | H50 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | J50 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Partial loss of elevator control due to possible failure of elevator control push rods.
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Required Actions
Inspect elevator control push rods for 'CORROSION PROOFED' ink stamp or black stripe. Clean, dye penetrant inspect, apply corrosion treatment, and reinstall rods if not stamped. Replace cracked or unserviceable rods with serviceable ones before flight. Compliance must follow specific time-in-service windows based on total time or prior AD compliance.
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Compliance Time
Compliance required within specified time-in-service windows: 1,050 hours total time-in-service for airplanes with <1,000 hours on AD effective date; 50 hours after AD effective date for those with >1,000 hours and not complying with AD 70-18-02; 500 hours after last AD 70-18-02 inspection for those that did comply. For models C90, E90, A100, B100: within 100 hours time-in-service after AD effective date.
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Affected Aircraft
Beech Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A-D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 with specified serial ranges.
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Federal Register Abstract
Elevator Control Push Rods
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-22-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-22-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50,...Show more Subject: Elevator Control Push Rods Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/06/1978 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 100 | 50 | 65 | 65-80 | 65-88 | 65-90 | 65-A80 | 65-A80-8800 | 65-A90 | 65-B80 | 70 | 99 | 99A | A10...Show more 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: 78-22-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3329 AD NUMBER: 78-22-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 6, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-22-05 BEECH: Amendment 39-3329. Applies to the following models and serial number airplanes, certificated in all categories: MODEL SERIAL NUMBERS 50 H-1 through H-11 B50, C50 CH-12 through CH-360 D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E DH-1 through DH-347 E50 EH-1 through EH-70 F50 FH-71 through FH-93, FH-95, FH-96 G50 GH-94, GH-97 through GH-119 H50 HH-120 through HH-149 J50 JH-150 through JH-176 65, A65, A65-8200 L-1, L-2, L-6, LF-7, LF-8, LC-1 through LC-335 70 LB-1 through LB-35 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80 LD-1 through LD-511 65-88 LP-1 through LP-28, LP-30 through LP-47 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90 LJ-1 through LJ-797 E90 LW-1 through LW-297 99, 99A, A99A, B99 U-1 through U-164 100, A100 B-1 through B-247 B100 BE-1 through BE-55 COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent partial loss of elevator control due to possible failure of elevator control push rods, in accordance with instructions set forth herein and in Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0334-152, Revision III, or later approved revisions, accomplish the following: A) On the following airplanes: MODEL SERIAL NUMBERS 50 H-1 through H-11 B50, C50 CH-12 through CH-360 D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E DH-1 through DH-347 E50 EH-1 through EH-70 F50 FH-71 through FH-93, FH-95, FH-96 G50 GH-94, GH-97 through GH-119 H50 HH-120 through HH-149 J50 JH-150 through JH-176 65, A65, A65-8200 L-1, L-2, L-6, LF-7, LF-8, LC-1 through LC-335 70 LB-1 through LB-35 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800 and 65-B80 LD-1 through LD-511 65-88 LP-1 through LP-28 and LP-30 through LP-47 65-90, 65-A90, B90 and C90 LJ-1 through LJ-716 E90 LW-1 through LW-222 99, 99A, A99A and B99 U-1 through U-164 100, A100 B-1 through B-233 B100 BE-1 through BE-23 Upon the accumulation of 1,050 hours total time-in-service for airplanes with less than 1,000 hours total time-in-service on the effective date of this AD, or Within 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, for airplanes with more than 1,000 hours total time-in-service on the effective date of this AD, that have not complied with AD 70-18-02, or Within 500 hours time-in-service after the last inspection in accordance with AD 70-18- 02, for airplanes with more than 1,000 hours total time-in-service that have complied with AD 70-18-02: 1. Review the airplane maintenance records for entries showing that Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0334-152, Revision II, has been complied with. If Revision II of the Service Instructions has not been complied with, accomplish Paragraph A)2 of this AD. If Revision II of the Service Instructions has been complied with, accomplish Paragraph A)3 of this AD within an additional 100 hours time-in-service after this finding. 2. Gain access to the elevator control push rods (reference Figures I and II of this AD) and visually inspect for the words "CORROSION PROOFED" ink stamped near the center of the rods. If the words "CORROSION PROOFED" are ink stamped on a rod, no further action on that rod is required by this AD. If the words "CORROSION PROOFED" are not ink stamped on the rods, remove the elevator control push rods, clean, dye penetrant and visually inspect, check for bows, apply corrosion preventative treatment, identify and reinstall, all in accordance with Part I of Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0334-152, Revision III, or later approved revisions. 3. Gain access to the elevator control push rods (reference Figures I and II of this AD) and visually inspect for the words "CORROSION PROOFED" ink stamped near the center of each rod. If the words "CORROSION PROOFED" are ink stamped on a rod, then no further action on that rod is required by this AD. If the words "CORROSION PROOFED" are not ink stamped on any rod and new rods were not installed during compliance with Revision II of the Service Instructions, paint a black stripe around the center of each rod in accordance with Part II of Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0334-152, Revision III, or later approved revisions. If any new rods were installed during compliance with Revision II of the Service Instructions and the new rods are not ink stamped "CORROSION PROOFED", on each new rod so installed, remove the elevator control push rod, disassemble, inspect for corrosion preventative treatment and alignment, and if not found accomplished, apply the corrosion preventative treatment, identify, reassemble and reinstall, all in accordance with Part III of Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0334-152, Revision III, or later approved revisions. B) On the following airplanes: MODEL SERIAL NUMBERS C90 LJ-717 through LJ-797 E90 LW-223 through LW-297 A100 B-234 through B-247 B100 BE-24 through BE-55 Within 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD: 1. Gain access to the elevator control push rods (reference Figures I and II of this AD) and visually inspect for the words "CORROSION PROOFED" ink stamped near the center of the rods. If the words "CORROSION PROOFED" are ink stamped on a rod, no further action on that rod is required by this AD. If the words "CORROSION PROOFED" are not ink stamped on the rods, remove the elevator control push rod tubes, disassemble, inspect for corrosion preventative treatment and alignment, and if not found accomplished, apply the corrosion preventative treatment, identify, reassemble and reinstall, all in accordance with Part III of Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0334-152, Revision III, or later approved revisions. C) On all airplanes affected by this AD, replace any elevator control push rods found cracked or otherwise unserviceable during any inspection required by this AD with serviceable rods that comply with the requirements of this AD prior to returning the airplane to service. D) Any equivalent means of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. This AD supersedes AD 70-18-02, Amendment 39-907 (35 FR 305) as amended by Amendments 39-1074 (35 FR 13722 and 13723) and 39-1879 (39 FR 21120). This amendment becomes effective November 6, 1978. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-22-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-22-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50,...Show more Subject: Elevator Control Push Rods Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/06/1978 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 100 | 50 | 65 | 65-80 | 65-88 | 65-90 | 65-A80 | 65-A80-8800 | 65-A90 | 65-B80 | 70 | 99 | 99A | A10...Show more 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: 78-22-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3329 AD NUMBER: 78-22-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 50, B50, C50, D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E, E50, F50, G50, H50, J50, 65, A65, A65-8200, 70, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-88, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, E90, 99, 99A, A99A, B99, 100, A100, B100 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 6, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-22-05 BEECH: Amendment 39-3329. Applies to the following models and serial number airplanes, certificated in all categories: MODEL SERIAL NUMBERS 50 H-1 through H-11 B50, C50 CH-12 through CH-360 D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E DH-1 through DH-347 E50 EH-1 through EH-70 F50 FH-71 through FH-93, FH-95, FH-96 G50 GH-94, GH-97 through GH-119 H50 HH-120 through HH-149 J50 JH-150 through JH-176 65, A65, A65-8200 L-1, L-2, L-6, LF-7, LF-8, LC-1 through LC-335 70 LB-1 through LB-35 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80 LD-1 through LD-511 65-88 LP-1 through LP-28, LP-30 through LP-47 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90 LJ-1 through LJ-797 E90 LW-1 through LW-297 99, 99A, A99A, B99 U-1 through U-164 100, A100 B-1 through B-247 B100 BE-1 through BE-55 COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent partial loss of elevator control due to possible failure of elevator control push rods, in accordance with instructions set forth herein and in Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0334-152, Revision III, or later approved revisions, accomplish the following: A) On the following airplanes: MODEL SERIAL NUMBERS 50 H-1 through H-11 B50, C50 CH-12 through CH-360 D50, D50A, D50B, D50C and D50E DH-1 through DH-347 E50 EH-1 through EH-70 F50 FH-71 through FH-93, FH-95, FH-96 G50 GH-94, GH-97 through GH-119 H50 HH-120 through HH-149 J50 JH-150 through JH-176 65, A65, A65-8200 L-1, L-2, L-6, LF-7, LF-8, LC-1 through LC-335 70 LB-1 through LB-35 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800 and 65-B80 LD-1 through LD-511 65-88 LP-1 through LP-28 and LP-30 through LP-47 65-90, 65-A90, B90 and C90 LJ-1 through LJ-716 E90 LW-1 through LW-222 99, 99A, A99A and B99 U-1 through U-164 100, A100 B-1 through B-233 B100 BE-1 through BE-23 Upon the accumulation of 1,050 hours total time-in-service for airplanes with less than 1,000 hours total time-in-service on the effective date of this AD, or Within 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, for airplanes with more than 1,000 hours total time-in-service on the effective date of this AD, that have not complied with AD 70-18-02, or Within 500 hours time-in-service after the last inspection in accordance with AD 70-18- 02, for airplanes with more than 1,000 hours total time-in-service that have complied with AD 70-18-02: 1. Review the airplane maintenance records for entries showing that Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0334-152, Revision II, has been complied with. If Revision II of the Service Instructions has not been complied with, accomplish Paragraph A)2 of this AD. If Revision II of the Service Instructions has been complied with, accomplish Paragraph A)3 of this AD within an additional 100 hours time-in-service after this finding. 2. Gain access to the elevator control push rods (reference Figures I and II of this AD) and visually inspect for the words "CORROSION PROOFED" ink stamped near the center of the rods. If the words "CORROSION PROOFED" are ink stamped on a rod, no further action on that rod is required by this AD. If the words "CORROSION PROOFED" are not ink stamped on the rods, remove the elevator control push rods, clean, dye penetrant and visually inspect, check for bows, apply corrosion preventative treatment, identify and reinstall, all in accordance with Part I of Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0334-152, Revision III, or later approved revisions. 3. Gain access to the elevator control push rods (reference Figures I and II of this AD) and visually inspect for the words "CORROSION PROOFED" ink stamped near the center of each rod. If the words "CORROSION PROOFED" are ink stamped on a rod, then no further action on that rod is required by this AD. If the words "CORROSION PROOFED" are not ink stamped on any rod and new rods were not installed during compliance with Revision II of the Service Instructions, paint a black stripe around the center of each rod in accordance with Part II of Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0334-152, Revision III, or later approved revisions. If any new rods were installed during compliance with Revision II of the Service Instructions and the new rods are not ink stamped "CORROSION PROOFED", on each new rod so installed, remove the elevator control push rod, disassemble, inspect for corrosion preventative treatment and alignment, and if not found accomplished, apply the corrosion preventative treatment, identify, reassemble and reinstall, all in accordance with Part III of Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0334-152, Revision III, or later approved revisions. B) On the following airplanes: MODEL SERIAL NUMBERS C90 LJ-717 through LJ-797 E90 LW-223 through LW-297 A100 B-234 through B-247 B100 BE-24 through BE-55 Within 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD: 1. Gain access to the elevator control push rods (reference Figures I and II of this AD) and visually inspect for the words "CORROSION PROOFED" ink stamped near the center of the rods. If the words "CORROSION PROOFED" are ink stamped on a rod, no further action on that rod is required by this AD. If the words "CORROSION PROOFED" are not ink stamped on the rods, remove the elevator control push rod tubes, disassemble, inspect for corrosion preventative treatment and alignment, and if not found accomplished, apply the corrosion preventative treatment, identify, reassemble and reinstall, all in accordance with Part III of Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0334-152, Revision III, or later approved revisions. C) On all airplanes affected by this AD, replace any elevator control push rods found cracked or otherwise unserviceable during any inspection required by this AD with serviceable rods that comply with the requirements of this AD prior to returning the airplane to service. D) Any equivalent means of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. This AD supersedes AD 70-18-02, Amendment 39-907 (35 FR 305) as amended by Amendments 39-1074 (35 FR 13722 and 13723) and 39-1879 (39 FR 21120). This amendment becomes effective November 6, 1978. FOOTER:
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