AD 85-11-04

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models 58P and 58PA Airplanes

AD Number
85-11-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. 58P Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models 58P and 58PA Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. 58PA Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models 58P and 58PA Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Possible injuries due to passenger seat failure in an emergency landing.

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Required Actions

Placard the airplane with a temporary placard stating 'DO NOT OCCUPY SEATS 5 OR 6 DURING TAKEOFF OR LANDING', modify the AFM by attaching a copy of this AD to the Limitations Section, and within 100 hours time-in-service or one calendar year, modify the seat attachments of seats 5 and 6 per Beech Service Bulletin No. 2022.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date for placarding and AFM modification; within the next 100 hours time-in-service or one calendar year after the effective date, whichever occurs first, for seat attachment modification.

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Affected Aircraft

Beech Models 58P and 58PA (Serial Numbers TJ-3 through TJ-443 except TJ-436).

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Federal Register Abstract

AFM Placard - Seats

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AD Number:
85-11-04
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models 58P and 58PA Airplanes
Subject:
AFM Placard - Seats
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
07/01/1985
Make:
Textron Aviation Inc.
Model:
58P | 58PA
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 85-11-04
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5070

AD NUMBER:   85-11-04

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models 58P and 58PA Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective July 1, 1985.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
85-11-04 BEECH: Amendment 39-5070. Applies to Models 58P and 58PA (Serial Numbers TJ-3 through TJ-443 except TJ-436) airplanes, certificated in any category.

Compliance: As indicated in the body of the AD, unless already accomplished.

To prevent possible injuries due to passenger seat failure in an emergency landing, accomplish the following:

(a) Within the next 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, placard the airplane and modify the AFM as follows:

(1) Fabricate and install in full view of the pilot a temporary placard using letters of minimum .10 inch in height which states:

"DO NOT OCCUPY SEATS 5 OR 6 DURING TAKEOFF OR LANDING"

and operate the airplane in accordance with these limitations.

(2) Attach a copy of this AD to the Limitations Section of the AFM.

(3) The requirements of paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this AD may be accomplished by the holder of a pilot certificate issued under Part 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) on any airplane owned or operated by him. The person accomplishing these actions must make the appropriate aircraft maintenance record entry as prescribed by FAR 91.173.

(b) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service or one calendar year after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, modify the seat attachments of the fifth and sixth seats in accordance with the provisions of Beech Service Bulletin No. 2022, dated February 1985.

(c) The requirements and limitations of paragraph (a) of this AD may be removed when the modification required by paragraph (b) have been accomplished.

(d) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used, if approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid- Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone (316) 946-4400.

All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the document referred to herein upon request to Beech Aircraft Corporation, Wichita, Kansas 67201, or FAA, Office of Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.

This amendment becomes effective on July 1, 1985.

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AD Number:
85-11-04
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models 58P and 58PA Airplanes
Subject:
AFM Placard - Seats
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
07/01/1985
Make:
Textron Aviation Inc.
Model:
58P | 58PA
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: 85-11-04
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5070

AD NUMBER:   85-11-04

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models 58P and 58PA Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective July 1, 1985.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
85-11-04 BEECH: Amendment 39-5070. Applies to Models 58P and 58PA (Serial Numbers TJ-3 through TJ-443 except TJ-436) airplanes, certificated in any category.

Compliance: As indicated in the body of the AD, unless already accomplished.

To prevent possible injuries due to passenger seat failure in an emergency landing, accomplish the following:

(a) Within the next 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, placard the airplane and modify the AFM as follows:

(1) Fabricate and install in full view of the pilot a temporary placard using letters of minimum .10 inch in height which states:

"DO NOT OCCUPY SEATS 5 OR 6 DURING TAKEOFF OR LANDING"

and operate the airplane in accordance with these limitations.

(2) Attach a copy of this AD to the Limitations Section of the AFM.

(3) The requirements of paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this AD may be accomplished by the holder of a pilot certificate issued under Part 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) on any airplane owned or operated by him. The person accomplishing these actions must make the appropriate aircraft maintenance record entry as prescribed by FAR 91.173.

(b) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service or one calendar year after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, modify the seat attachments of the fifth and sixth seats in accordance with the provisions of Beech Service Bulletin No. 2022, dated February 1985.

(c) The requirements and limitations of paragraph (a) of this AD may be removed when the modification required by paragraph (b) have been accomplished.

(d) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used, if approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid- Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone (316) 946-4400.

All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the document referred to herein upon request to Beech Aircraft Corporation, Wichita, Kansas 67201, or FAA, Office of Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.

This amendment becomes effective on July 1, 1985.

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