AD 80-07-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 77 | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 77 Series Airplane |
Unsafe Condition
Excessive aileron control forces or jamming of the aileron control system
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Required Actions
Replace aileron bearings (P/N 108-130010-17) with aileron bushings (P/N 108-160010-39) following Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 1119. Aircraft may be flown under FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. Equivalent compliance methods require approval from the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing District Office.
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Compliance Time
within the next twenty-five (25) hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Beech Model 77 (Serial Numbers WA-1 through WA-78, WA-80 through WA-86, and WA-88) certificated in all categories
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Federal Register Abstract
Aileron Control System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-07-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-07-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 77 Series Airplane Subject: Aileron Control System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/03/1980 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 77 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-07-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3729 AD NUMBER: 80-07-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 77 Series Airplane ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 3, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-07-07 BEECH: Amendment 39-3729. Applies to Model 77 (Serial Numbers WA-1 through WA-78, WA-80 through WA-86, and WA-88) certificated in all categories. COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent excessive aileron control forces or jamming of the aileron control system, within the next twenty-five (25) hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD accomplish the following: A) Replace the aileron bearings (P/N 108-130010-17) with aileron bushings (P/N 108-160010-39) in accordance with procedures set forth in Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 1119. B) Aircraft may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. C) Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing District Office, Federal Aviation Administration, Room 238, Terminal Building No. 2299, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209. This amendment becomes effective April 3, 1980. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-07-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-07-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 77 Series Airplane Subject: Aileron Control System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/03/1980 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 77 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: 80-07-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3729 AD NUMBER: 80-07-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 77 Series Airplane ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 3, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-07-07 BEECH: Amendment 39-3729. Applies to Model 77 (Serial Numbers WA-1 through WA-78, WA-80 through WA-86, and WA-88) certificated in all categories. COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent excessive aileron control forces or jamming of the aileron control system, within the next twenty-five (25) hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD accomplish the following: A) Replace the aileron bearings (P/N 108-130010-17) with aileron bushings (P/N 108-160010-39) in accordance with procedures set forth in Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 1119. B) Aircraft may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. C) Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing District Office, Federal Aviation Administration, Room 238, Terminal Building No. 2299, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209. This amendment becomes effective April 3, 1980. FOOTER:
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