AD 81-09-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | C90 | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models C90, E90 and H90 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | E90 | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models C90, E90 and H90 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | H90 | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models C90, E90 and H90 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Malfunction of the landing gear retraction system caused by improper alignment of bearings in the landing gear retract system.
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Required Actions
Within the next 100 landings after the effective date, use specified Beechcraft Service Instructions to determine bearing alignment, correct improper alignment with shims, inspect torque shaft for cracks if misalignment and landing thresholds are exceeded, replace cracked shafts, install new bolts and washer assemblies, and restore airworthiness.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 landings after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Beech Models C90 (Serial Numbers LJ-642 through LJ-935, LJ-937, and LJ-939 through LJ-941), E90 (Serial Numbers LW-118 through LW-344), and H90 (Military T-44A) (Serial Numbers LL-1 through LL-40 and LL-42 through LL-61) airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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