AD 83-23-03

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 77 Airplanes

AD Number
83-23-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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.

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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.

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