AD 79-23-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 76 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 76 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Possible restriction in aileron and rudder travel due to non-self-locking stop bolt nuts on the aileron and rudder bell cranks.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect and replace the stop bolt nuts for the aileron and rudder bell cranks with self-locking nuts per Beechcraft Service Instructions Number 1087. Equivalent methods require approval by the FAA Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch.
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Compliance Time
within twenty-five (25) hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
BEECH Model 76 airplanes with serial numbers ME-1 through ME-164, ME-166, ME-168 through ME-181, ME-184 through ME-193, ME-195, and ME-198
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Federal Register Abstract
Replacing Stop Bolt Nuts
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-23-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-23-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 76 Airplanes Subject: Replacing Stop Bolt Nuts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/23/1979 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 76 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 79-23-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3615 AD NUMBER: 79-23-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 76 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 23, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-23-06 BEECH: Amendment 39-3615. Applies to Model 76 (Serial Numbers ME-1 through ME-164, ME-166, ME-168 through ME-181, ME-184 through ME-193, ME-195 and ME-198) airplanes certificated in all categories. COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent possible restriction in aileron and rudder travel, within twenty-five (25) hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD accomplish the following: A) On Serial Numbers ME-1 through ME-149, ME-151 through ME-164, ME-166, ME-168 through ME-181, ME-184 through ME-190, ME-192, and ME-193 visually inspect and, if necessary, replace the stop bolt nuts for the aileron bell cranks with self-locking nuts in accordance with procedures set forth in Beechcraft Service Instructions Number 1087. B) On Serial Numbers ME-1 through ME-164, ME-166, ME-168 through ME-181, ME-184 through ME-193, ME-195 and ME-198 visually inspect and, if necessary, replace the stop bolt nuts for the rudder bell crank with self-locking nuts in accordance with procedures set forth in Beechcraft Service Instructions Number 1087. C) Aircraft may be flown in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. D) 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 November 23, 1979. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-23-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-23-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 76 Airplanes Subject: Replacing Stop Bolt Nuts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/23/1979 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 76 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: 79-23-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3615 AD NUMBER: 79-23-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 76 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 23, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-23-06 BEECH: Amendment 39-3615. Applies to Model 76 (Serial Numbers ME-1 through ME-164, ME-166, ME-168 through ME-181, ME-184 through ME-193, ME-195 and ME-198) airplanes certificated in all categories. COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent possible restriction in aileron and rudder travel, within twenty-five (25) hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD accomplish the following: A) On Serial Numbers ME-1 through ME-149, ME-151 through ME-164, ME-166, ME-168 through ME-181, ME-184 through ME-190, ME-192, and ME-193 visually inspect and, if necessary, replace the stop bolt nuts for the aileron bell cranks with self-locking nuts in accordance with procedures set forth in Beechcraft Service Instructions Number 1087. B) On Serial Numbers ME-1 through ME-164, ME-166, ME-168 through ME-181, ME-184 through ME-193, ME-195 and ME-198 visually inspect and, if necessary, replace the stop bolt nuts for the rudder bell crank with self-locking nuts in accordance with procedures set forth in Beechcraft Service Instructions Number 1087. C) Aircraft may be flown in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. D) 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 November 23, 1979. FOOTER:
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