AD 84-08-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A36TC | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model A36TC and B36TC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | B36TC | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model A36TC and B36TC Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of engine oil due to blockage of the turbocharger oil return line check valve.
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Required Actions
Inspect the turbocharger oil return line check valve per Service Bulletin No. 2027. If the P/N 101-389011-55 check valve is installed, inspect and clean it every five hours time-in-service until replaced. Within 25 hours time-in-service, replace it with P/N 101-389011-69 as per the Service Bulletin.
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Compliance Time
Prior to further flight after the effective date of this AD and within the next 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date.
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Affected Aircraft
Beech Model A36TC (S/Ns EA-1 thru EA-241, EA-243 thru EA-272) and Model B36TC (S/Ns EA-242, EA-273 thru EA-382, EA-384 thru EA-396, EA-398 thru EA-404, EA-406 thru EA-409, EA-411 thru EA-415, and EA-418) airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
Oil Return Line Check Valve
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AD Final Rules - DRS_84-08-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 84-08-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model A36TC and B36TC Airplanes Subject: Oil Return Line Check Valve Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/15/1984 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: A36TC | B36TC Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 84-08-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4931 AD NUMBER: 84-08-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model A36TC and B36TC Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 15, 1984. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 84-08-04 BEECH: Amendment 39-4931. Applies to Model A36TC (S/Ns EA-1 thru EA-241 ((modified in accordance with Beech Service Instructions No. 1191)), and EA-243 thru EA-272), and Model B36TC (S/Ns EA-242, EA-273 thru EA-382, EA-384 thru EA-396, EA-398 thru EA- 404, EA-406 thru EA-409, EA-411 thru EA-415, and EA-418) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent loss of engine oil due to blockage of the turbocharger oil return line check valve, accomplish the following: (a) Prior to further flight after the effective date of this AD: (1) Inspect the turbocharger oil return line check valve per Beechcraft Service Bulletin No. 2027 to determine if a P/N 101-389011-55 check valve is installed. This valve may be identified by the blue color and the P/N on the valve outlet end fitting. (i) If a Beech P/N 101-389011-55 check valve is not installed, the airplane may be returned to service without further action. (ii) If a Beech P/N 101-389011-55 check valve is installed, prior to return to service and within each additional five hours time-in-service until replaced, inspect and clean this valve in accordance with Beech Service Bulletin No. 2027. (b) Within the next 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD on airplanes on which a Beech P/N 101-389011-55 check valve is installed, modify this part to, or replace it with, a Beech P/N 101-389011-69 check valve in accordance with Beech Service Bulletin No. 2027. (c) The repetitive inspections in paragraph (a)(ii) are not required when a Beech P/N 101-389011-69 check valve is installed. (d) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, Room 100, 1801 Airport Road, Mid- Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209, telephone (316) 946-4400. This amendment becomes effective on October 15, 1984, to all persons except those to whom it has already been made effective by priority letter from the FAA dated April 25, 1984. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_84-08-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 84-08-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model A36TC and B36TC Airplanes Subject: Oil Return Line Check Valve Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/15/1984 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: A36TC | B36TC 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: 84-08-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4931 AD NUMBER: 84-08-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model A36TC and B36TC Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 15, 1984. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 84-08-04 BEECH: Amendment 39-4931. Applies to Model A36TC (S/Ns EA-1 thru EA-241 ((modified in accordance with Beech Service Instructions No. 1191)), and EA-243 thru EA-272), and Model B36TC (S/Ns EA-242, EA-273 thru EA-382, EA-384 thru EA-396, EA-398 thru EA- 404, EA-406 thru EA-409, EA-411 thru EA-415, and EA-418) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent loss of engine oil due to blockage of the turbocharger oil return line check valve, accomplish the following: (a) Prior to further flight after the effective date of this AD: (1) Inspect the turbocharger oil return line check valve per Beechcraft Service Bulletin No. 2027 to determine if a P/N 101-389011-55 check valve is installed. This valve may be identified by the blue color and the P/N on the valve outlet end fitting. (i) If a Beech P/N 101-389011-55 check valve is not installed, the airplane may be returned to service without further action. (ii) If a Beech P/N 101-389011-55 check valve is installed, prior to return to service and within each additional five hours time-in-service until replaced, inspect and clean this valve in accordance with Beech Service Bulletin No. 2027. (b) Within the next 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD on airplanes on which a Beech P/N 101-389011-55 check valve is installed, modify this part to, or replace it with, a Beech P/N 101-389011-69 check valve in accordance with Beech Service Bulletin No. 2027. (c) The repetitive inspections in paragraph (a)(ii) are not required when a Beech P/N 101-389011-69 check valve is installed. (d) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, Room 100, 1801 Airport Road, Mid- Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209, telephone (316) 946-4400. This amendment becomes effective on October 15, 1984, to all persons except those to whom it has already been made effective by priority letter from the FAA dated April 25, 1984. FOOTER:
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