AD 79-16-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 65 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 65 (Military Models L-23F or U-8F), 65- 80, 65-A80 and 65-A80-8800, and 65-90 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 65-80 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 65 (Military Models L-23F or U-8F), 65- 80, 65-A80 and 65-A80-8800, and 65-90 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 65-90 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 65 (Military Models L-23F or U-8F), 65- 80, 65-A80 and 65-A80-8800, and 65-90 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 65-A80 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 65 (Military Models L-23F or U-8F), 65- 80, 65-A80 and 65-A80-8800, and 65-90 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 65-A80-8800 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models 65 (Military Models L-23F or U-8F), 65- 80, 65-A80 and 65-A80-8800, and 65-90 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracks may exist in certain critical components of the wing structure, specifically the right and left lower forward inboard and outboard wing to center section attach fittings.
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Required Actions
Inspect the wing attach fittings for cracks using dye penetrant procedures per specified service instructions. Report results within 48 hours. Replace cracked components with new parts as required.
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Compliance Time
On or before September 7, 1979, except in no event sooner than 30 days after the last inspection under AD 70-25-01 or 70-25-04.
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Affected Aircraft
BEECH Models 65 (Military Models L-23F or U-8F), 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, and 65-90 with specific serial ranges: Models 65 (L-1-L-6, LC-1-LC-180, LF-7-LF-76); 65-80 (LD-1-LD-33, LD-35-LD-45, LD-47-LD-150); 65-A80/65-A80-8800 (LD-34, LD-46, LD-151-LD-244); 65-90 (LJ-1-LJ-67).
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