AD 83-08-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 60 | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models 60, A60, and B60 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A60 | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models 60, A60, and B60 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | B60 | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models 60, A60, and B60 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of power or inflight fires caused by a loose air conditioner compressor clutch pulley contacting an adjacent fuel line.
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Required Actions
Modify the air conditioner compressor installation using specified Beech kits, deactivate the system by removing the compressor belt, blocking the circuit breaker, and installing a placard, or use an approved equivalent method.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Beech Models 60, A60, and B60 (S/Ns P-4 through P-577, P-579 through P-587, P-589, and P-592) with optional air conditioning systems installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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