AD 87-08-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A36TC | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model A36TC Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Engine flooding caused by inadvertent pilot action.
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Required Actions
Modify the fuel system as per Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 2033. Airplanes may be flown under FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD is accomplished. Equivalent compliance may be approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Office, FAA.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Beech Model A36TC (Serial Numbers EA-1 through EA-241, and EA-243 through EA-272)
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Federal Register Abstract
Modify Fuel System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-08-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-08-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model A36TC Airplanes Subject: Modify Fuel System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/14/1987 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: A36TC Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 87-08-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5598 AD NUMBER: 87-08-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model A36TC Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 14, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-08-05 BEECH: Amendment 39-5598. Applies to Model A36TC (Serial Numbers EA-1 through EA-241, and EA-243 through EA-272) airplanes 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 reduce the possibility of engine flooding caused by inadvertent pilot action, accomplish the following: (a) Modify the fuel system as described in Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 2033, dated August 1985. (b) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. (c) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the document(s) referred to herein upon request to Beech Aircraft Corporation, Commercial Service, Department 52, P.O. Box 85, Wichita, Kansas 67201-0085; or may examine the document(s) referred to herein at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment becomes effective on May 14, 1987. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-08-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-08-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model A36TC Airplanes Subject: Modify Fuel System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/14/1987 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: A36TC 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: 87-08-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5598 AD NUMBER: 87-08-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model A36TC Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 14, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-08-05 BEECH: Amendment 39-5598. Applies to Model A36TC (Serial Numbers EA-1 through EA-241, and EA-243 through EA-272) airplanes 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 reduce the possibility of engine flooding caused by inadvertent pilot action, accomplish the following: (a) Modify the fuel system as described in Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 2033, dated August 1985. (b) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. (c) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the document(s) referred to herein upon request to Beech Aircraft Corporation, Commercial Service, Department 52, P.O. Box 85, Wichita, Kansas 67201-0085; or may examine the document(s) referred to herein at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment becomes effective on May 14, 1987. FOOTER:
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