AD 87-03-06 R1
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 100 | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 99, 99A, A99A, B99, C99, 100, A100 and B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 99 | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 99, 99A, A99A, B99, C99, 100, A100 and B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 99A | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 99, 99A, A99A, B99, C99, 100, A100 and B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A100 | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 99, 99A, A99A, B99, C99, 100, A100 and B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A99A | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 99, 99A, A99A, B99, C99, 100, A100 and B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | B100 | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 99, 99A, A99A, B99, C99, 100, A100 and B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | B99 | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 99, 99A, A99A, B99, C99, 100, A100 and B100 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | C99 | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 99, 99A, A99A, B99, C99, 100, A100 and B100 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Looseness of the elevator outboard hinge attachment to the stabilizer and potential loss of integrity of the hinge attachment.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect each elevator outboard hinge attachment by holding the elevator steady at the trailing edge and pushing up and down on the leading edge. If movement is detected, replace hinge attach rivets with bolts per Service Bulletin No. 2132. For airplanes with over 1000 hours TIS, install bolts in place of rivets within 600 hours TIS after the initial inspection. Discontinue inspections after bolts are installed.
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Compliance Time
Required as indicated after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.
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Affected Aircraft
Beech Model 99, 99A, A99A, B99, C99 (Serial Numbers U-1 thru U-240); 100 and A100 (Serial Numbers B-1 thru B-247); and B100 (Serial Numbers BE-1 thru BE-137)
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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