AD 82-02-03

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 76 Airplanes

AD Number
82-02-03
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

The elevator control cable may have broken or frayed strands and may be misrouted over guard pins, which could result in cable failure and loss of elevator control.

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Required Actions

Inspect the elevator down cable for broken or frayed strands and ensure proper routing under all three guard pins. Drill an inspection hole if not already present, replace guard pins or cable if necessary, and report defects via FAA Form 8010-4 within 48 hours. Rigging must be done per the Maintenance Manual.

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Compliance Time

Prior to further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Beech Model 76 airplanes (Serial numbers ME-1 through ME-435)

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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