AD 89-02-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 200 | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 200 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the wing main outboard spar
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Required Actions
Replace both wing main outboard spars in accordance with Beech Service Bulletin No. 2240. Only the left wing main spar needs replacement for serial numbers BB-149 through BB-161. An equivalent means of compliance may be used if approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 200 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD, or upon accumulating 10,000 hours TIS, whichever occurs later
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Affected Aircraft
Beech Model 200 airplanes (Serial Numbers BB-2 through BB-161) certificated in any category
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Federal Register Abstract
Wing Main Outboard Spars
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-02-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-02-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 200 Airplanes Subject: Wing Main Outboard Spars Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/08/1989 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 200 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small/Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 89-02-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6104 AD NUMBER: 89-02-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 200 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 8, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-02-03 BEECH: Amendment 39-6104. Applicability: Model 200 (Serial Numbers BB-2 through BB-161) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished per Beech Service Bulletin No. 2240, dated February 1988, or Beech Letter No. 52-83-0030, dated January 20, 1983, or Beech Letter No. 52-85-0049, dated April 17, 1985. To prevent possible failure of the wing main outboard spar, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 200 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD, or upon accumulating 10,000 hours TIS, whichever occurs later, replace both wing main outboard spars in accordance with Beech Service Bulletin No. 2240, dated February 1988. Only the left wing main spar need be replaced for Serial Nos. BB-149 through BB-161. (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, 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 referred to herein upon request to Beech Aircraft Corporation, Commercial Service, Department 52, Wichita, Kansas 67201-0085; or may examine these documents at the FAA, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment (39-6104, AD 89-02-03) becomes effective on February 8, 1989. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-02-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-02-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 200 Airplanes Subject: Wing Main Outboard Spars Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/08/1989 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 200 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: 89-02-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6104 AD NUMBER: 89-02-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 200 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 8, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-02-03 BEECH: Amendment 39-6104. Applicability: Model 200 (Serial Numbers BB-2 through BB-161) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished per Beech Service Bulletin No. 2240, dated February 1988, or Beech Letter No. 52-83-0030, dated January 20, 1983, or Beech Letter No. 52-85-0049, dated April 17, 1985. To prevent possible failure of the wing main outboard spar, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 200 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD, or upon accumulating 10,000 hours TIS, whichever occurs later, replace both wing main outboard spars in accordance with Beech Service Bulletin No. 2240, dated February 1988. Only the left wing main spar need be replaced for Serial Nos. BB-149 through BB-161. (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, 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 referred to herein upon request to Beech Aircraft Corporation, Commercial Service, Department 52, Wichita, Kansas 67201-0085; or may examine these documents at the FAA, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment (39-6104, AD 89-02-03) becomes effective on February 8, 1989. FOOTER:
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