AD 87-05-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 1900 | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models 1900 and 1900C Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 1900C | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models 1900 and 1900C Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 1900C (C-12J) | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models 1900 and 1900C Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The illumination of the 'CHIP DETECT' annunciator may reduce pilot awareness and attention-getting qualities due to the existing procedure allowing deferral until the next maintenance point.
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Required Actions
Revise the Pilot's Operating Handbook and Airplane Flight Manual (POH/AFM) to incorporate Revision A3 dated February 1986, or delete the phrase 'at the next point where maintenance can be performed' and replace it with 'prior to the next takeoff'. The actions may be done by a Part 61 pilot with appropriate maintenance record entries.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Beech Models 1900 and 1900C (all serial numbers) equipped with optional 'chip detect' annunciators
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Federal Register Abstract
POH/AFM Changes
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-05-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-05-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models 1900 and 1900C Airplanes Subject: POH/AFM Changes Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/23/1987 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 1900 | 1900C | 1900C (C-12J) Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small/Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 87-05-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5553 AD NUMBER: 87-05-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models 1900 and 1900C Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 23, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-05-02 BEECH: Amendment 39-5553. Applies to Models 1900 and 1900C (all serial numbers) airplanes equipped with optional "chip detect" annunciators, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To preclude the reduction of the attention-getting qualities and enhance pilot awareness of the cockpit caution and warning annunciators, accomplish the following: (a) Revise Beech Models 1900/1900C Pilot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual (POH/AFM), Part Number (P/N) 114-590021-3, by incorporating Revision A3, dated February 1986. (b) An alternate means of compliance with paragraph (a) of the AD is as follows: (1) Using pen-and-ink or other permanent means, delete the words "at the next point where maintenance can be performed" from the procedure entitled ILLUMINATION OF "CHIP DETECT" ANNUNCIATOR on page 3A-6. (2) In place of the words deleted in step (1), insert the words "prior to the next takeoff". (c) The requirements of paragraph (a) or (b) 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. (d) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD, if used, must be approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; Telephone (316) 946-4400. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the documents applicable to this AD upon request to Beech Aircraft Corporation, 9709 East Central, P.O. Box 85, Wichita, Kansas 67201; or the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment becomes effective March 23, 1987. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-05-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-05-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models 1900 and 1900C Airplanes Subject: POH/AFM Changes Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/23/1987 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 1900 | 1900C | 1900C (C-12J) Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small/Large 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: 87-05-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5553 AD NUMBER: 87-05-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models 1900 and 1900C Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 23, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-05-02 BEECH: Amendment 39-5553. Applies to Models 1900 and 1900C (all serial numbers) airplanes equipped with optional "chip detect" annunciators, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To preclude the reduction of the attention-getting qualities and enhance pilot awareness of the cockpit caution and warning annunciators, accomplish the following: (a) Revise Beech Models 1900/1900C Pilot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual (POH/AFM), Part Number (P/N) 114-590021-3, by incorporating Revision A3, dated February 1986. (b) An alternate means of compliance with paragraph (a) of the AD is as follows: (1) Using pen-and-ink or other permanent means, delete the words "at the next point where maintenance can be performed" from the procedure entitled ILLUMINATION OF "CHIP DETECT" ANNUNCIATOR on page 3A-6. (2) In place of the words deleted in step (1), insert the words "prior to the next takeoff". (c) The requirements of paragraph (a) or (b) 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. (d) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD, if used, must be approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; Telephone (316) 946-4400. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the documents applicable to this AD upon request to Beech Aircraft Corporation, 9709 East Central, P.O. Box 85, Wichita, Kansas 67201; or the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment becomes effective March 23, 1987. FOOTER:
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