AD 83-23-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 77 | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 77 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of rudder control or flutter of the rudder
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Required Actions
Install balance weight attach bracket reinforcements provided in Beech Kit 77-4006-1S as identified in Beech Service Instructions No. 1256. An equivalent means of compliance may be used if approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office.
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Beech Model 77 (serial numbers WA-1 through WA-312) airplanes, certificated in any category
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Federal Register Abstract
Balance Weight Attach Bracket Installation
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-23-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-23-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 77 Airplanes Subject: Balance Weight Attach Bracket Installation Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/22/1983 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 77 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 83-23-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4769 AD NUMBER: 83-23-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 77 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 22, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-23-03 BEECH: Amendment 39-4769. Applies to Model 77 (serial numbers WA-1 through WA-312) airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent loss of rudder control or flutter of the rudder, accomplish the following: a) Install the balance weight attach bracket reinforcements provided in Beech Kit 77-4006-1S as identified in Beech Service Instructions No. 1256. b) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where the AD may be accomplished. c) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used, if approved, by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, Room 238, Terminal Building 2299, Mid- Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone (316) 269-7000. This amendment becomes effective on November 22, 1983. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-23-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-23-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 77 Airplanes Subject: Balance Weight Attach Bracket Installation Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/22/1983 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: 83-23-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4769 AD NUMBER: 83-23-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 77 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 22, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-23-03 BEECH: Amendment 39-4769. Applies to Model 77 (serial numbers WA-1 through WA-312) airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent loss of rudder control or flutter of the rudder, accomplish the following: a) Install the balance weight attach bracket reinforcements provided in Beech Kit 77-4006-1S as identified in Beech Service Instructions No. 1256. b) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where the AD may be accomplished. c) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used, if approved, by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, Room 238, Terminal Building 2299, Mid- Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone (316) 269-7000. This amendment becomes effective on November 22, 1983. FOOTER:
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