AD 82-23-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 65-90 | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models 65-90, 65-A90, and B90 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 65-A90 | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models 65-90, 65-A90, and B90 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | B90 | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models 65-90, 65-A90, and B90 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Elevator spar failures and possible loss of elevator control.
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Required Actions
Incorporate an inspection port, check and correct elevator hinge point alignment, visually inspect the elevator spar at the outboard hinge point for cracks, repair or replace cracked components, and allow up to 10% interval extension for maintenance coordination. Equivalent compliance may be approved by the Wichita Aircraft Certification Office.
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Compliance Time
Before attaining 2,100 hours time-in-service (TIS) or within 100 hours TIS after the effective date (November 8, 1982) and at intervals not exceeding 500 hours TIS thereafter for Models 65-90 and 65-A90 without overhang horns; before attaining 600 hours TIS or within 100 hours TIS after the effective date and at intervals not exceeding 200 hours TIS thereafter for Models B90 and 65-A90 with overhang horns.
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Affected Aircraft
Beech Models 65-90 (S/Ns LJ-1 through LJ-317), 65-A90 (S/Ns LJ-1 through LJ-317), and B90 (S/Ns LJ-318 through LJ-501), except those with reinforced elevators per Service Instructions No. 0333-131, Revision II, or specific part numbers.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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