AD 82-09-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 77 | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 77 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Improper installation of Beech P/N 108-440000-31 shoulder harness attach brackets during manufacture or compliance with AD 81-09-05 may compromise structural level of occupant protection during minor crash conditions.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect and replace P/N 108-440000-31 shoulder harness attach brackets per Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 1173, Rev. 1. Ensure minimum edge distances on attaching screws and rivets were maintained if undrilled brackets were installed. Record compliance in aircraft maintenance records.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Beech Model 77 airplanes with serial numbers WA-3 through WA-235, WA-237, WA-238, WA-240 through WA-254, WA-256, WA-258, WA-261 through WA-264, WA-266, WA-267, and WA-269
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Federal Register Abstract
Shoulder Harness Protection
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-09-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-09-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 77 Airplanes Subject: Shoulder Harness Protection Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/06/1982 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 77 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 82-09-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4372 AD NUMBER: 82-09-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 77 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 6, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-09-03 BEECH: Amendment 39-4372. Applies to Model 77 (Serial Numbers WA-3 through WA-235, WA-237, WA-238, WA-240 through WA-254, WA-256, WA-258, WA-261 through WA-264, WA-266, WA-267 and WA-269) airplanes certificated in any category. COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated unless already accomplished. To detect any Beech P/N 108-440000-31 shoulder harness attach brackets which may have been improperly installed during manufacture or when complying with AD 81-09-05 and to ensure the required structural level of occupant protection during minor crash conditions, within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following: a) Visually inspect and, if required, replace the P/N 108-440000-31 shoulder harness attach bracket in accordance with procedures set forth in Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 1173, Rev. 1. If an undrilled P/N 108-440000-31U shoulder harness attach bracket was installed and minimum edge distances specified in Rev. 1, Figure 1, were maintained on the attaching screws and rivets when complying with AD 81-09-05, the bracket installation is acceptable. Make the prescribed entry in the aircraft maintenance records indicating compliance with this AD. b) Aircraft may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. c) Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD, if used, must be approved by the Chief, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, Room 238, Terminal Building 2299, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone (316) 269- 7000. This amendment supersedes Amendment 39-4101 (AD 81-09-05) effective May 7, 1981. This amendment becomes effective on May 6, 1982. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-09-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-09-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 77 Airplanes Subject: Shoulder Harness Protection Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/06/1982 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: 82-09-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4372 AD NUMBER: 82-09-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 77 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 6, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-09-03 BEECH: Amendment 39-4372. Applies to Model 77 (Serial Numbers WA-3 through WA-235, WA-237, WA-238, WA-240 through WA-254, WA-256, WA-258, WA-261 through WA-264, WA-266, WA-267 and WA-269) airplanes certificated in any category. COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated unless already accomplished. To detect any Beech P/N 108-440000-31 shoulder harness attach brackets which may have been improperly installed during manufacture or when complying with AD 81-09-05 and to ensure the required structural level of occupant protection during minor crash conditions, within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following: a) Visually inspect and, if required, replace the P/N 108-440000-31 shoulder harness attach bracket in accordance with procedures set forth in Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 1173, Rev. 1. If an undrilled P/N 108-440000-31U shoulder harness attach bracket was installed and minimum edge distances specified in Rev. 1, Figure 1, were maintained on the attaching screws and rivets when complying with AD 81-09-05, the bracket installation is acceptable. Make the prescribed entry in the aircraft maintenance records indicating compliance with this AD. b) Aircraft may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. c) Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD, if used, must be approved by the Chief, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, Room 238, Terminal Building 2299, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone (316) 269- 7000. This amendment supersedes Amendment 39-4101 (AD 81-09-05) effective May 7, 1981. This amendment becomes effective on May 6, 1982. FOOTER:
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