AD 80-19-12 R1

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Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 76 Airplanes

AD Number
80-19-12 R1
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

Cracks in the lower tubes of the engine mount assemblies extending from the firewall to the lower engine-mounting pads, particularly near the gusset on the forward end of the tubes.

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Required Actions

Within 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date, and every 100 hours thereafter, perform dye penetrant inspections of the lower engine mount tubes. Visually inspect the same areas every 50 hours time-in-service. Repair any detected cracks before further flight. Replace engine mounts with P/N 105-910019-1 to discontinue inspections.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours time-in-service

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Affected Aircraft

Beech Model 76 (Serial Numbers ME-1 through ME-415) airplanes certificated in any category with 100 hours or more time-in-service.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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