AD 92-17-01
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A36TC | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models A36TC, S35, V35, V35A and V35B Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | S35 | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models A36TC, S35, V35, V35A and V35B Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | V35 | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models A36TC, S35, V35, V35A and V35B Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | V35A | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models A36TC, S35, V35, V35A and V35B Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | V35B | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models A36TC, S35, V35, V35A and V35B Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fuel leaks from the fuel metering unit or the idle mixture adjustment screw boss in the engine compartment can cause a fire.
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Required Actions
Inspect the fuel metering unit for fuel leaks, repair any leaking units, and install or replace a fuel drain hose (part number 106200G8-288) over the idle mixture screw boss. Compliance must be done in accordance with Beech Service Bulletin No. 2420.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Beech Models A36TC (serial numbers EA-1 through EA-146), S35, V35, V35A, and V35B (serial numbers D-7140 and D-7310 through D-10403) equipped with an optional Teledyne Continental Motors TSIO-520-D engine.
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Metering Unit
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-17-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-17-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 92-CE-24-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models A36TC, S35, V35, V35A and V35B Airplanes Subject: Fuel Metering Unit Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/11/1992 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: A36TC | S35 | V35 | V35A | V35B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 92-17-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 92-CE-24-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8330 AD NUMBER: 92-17-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models A36TC, S35, V35, V35A and V35B Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 11, 1992. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-17-01 BEECH: Amendment 39-8330. Docket No. 92-CE-24-AD. Supersedes AD 80-21-02, Amendment 39-3968. Applicability: The following Model airplanes, certificated in any category: 1. A36TC, serial numbers EA-1 through EA-146. 2. S35, V35, V35A and V35B, serial numbers D-7 140 and D-7310 through D-10403, that are equipped with an optional Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) TSIO-520-D engine. Compliance: Required within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent a fire in the engine compartment of the airplane caused by fuel leaks from the fuel metering unit or the idle mixture adjustment screw boss, accomplish the following: (a) For Model A36TC airplanes, determine whether a fuel drain hose is installed by accomplishing paragraphs 1. and 2. of PART I of the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS section of Beech Service Bulletin (SB) No. 2420, dated February 1992. (1) If a fuel drain hose is not installed, prior to further flight, accomplish the following: (i) Inspect the fuel metering unit for fuel leaks in accordance with paragraph 2. of PART II of the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS section of Beech SB No. 2420, dated February 1992. (ii) Repair any fuel metering units found leaking as a result of the inspection required by paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this AD in accordance with paragraphs 3. and 4. of PART II of the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS section of Beech SB No. 2420, dated February 1992. (iii) Install a fuel drain hose, part number (P/N) 106200G8-288, over the idle mixture screw boss in accordance with paragraphs 5. through 8. of PART II of the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS section of Beech SB No. 2420, dated February 1992. (2) If a fuel drain hose is installed, prior to further flight, accomplish the following: (i) Inspect the fuel metering unit for fuel leaks in accordance with paragraph 2. of PART II of the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS section of Beech SB No. 2420, dated February 1992. (ii) Repair any fuel metering units found leaking as a result of the inspection required in paragraph (a)(2)(i) of this AD in accordance with paragraphs 3. and 4. of PART II of the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS section of Beech SB No. 2420, dated February 1992. (iii) Check the condition of the fuel drain hose, and replace any hose that is deteriorated with a new hose, P/N 106200G8-288, in accordance with paragraphs 5. through 8. of PART II of the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS section of Beech SB No. 2420, dated February 1992. (b) For Models S35, V35, V35A and V35B airplanes that are equipped with an optional TCM TSIO-520-D engine, accomplish the following: (1) Inspect the fuel metering unit for fuel leaks in accordance with paragraph 2. of PART II of the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS section of Beech SB No. 2420, dated February 1992. (2) Prior to further flight, repair any fuel metering units found leaking as a result of the inspection required by paragraph (b)(1) of this AD in accordance with paragraphs 3. and 4. of PART II of the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS section of Beech SB No. 2420, dated February 1992. (3) Install a fuel drain hose, part number (P/N) 106200G8-288, over the idle mixture screw boss in accordance with paragraphs 5. through 8. of PART II of the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS section of Beech SB No. 2420, dated February 1992. (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (d) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209. The request shall be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and send it to the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Wichita Aircraft Certification Office. (e) The inspections, installation, and possible repairs required by this AD shall be done in accordance with Beech Service Bulletin No. 2420, dated February 1992. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from the Beech Aircraft Corporation, P.O. Box 85, Wichita, Kansas 67201-0085. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, N.W.; 7th Floor, Suite 700; Washington, DC. (f) This amendment supersedes AD 80-21-02, Amendment 39-3968. (g) This amendment becomes effective on September 11, 1992. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-17-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-17-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 92-CE-24-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models A36TC, S35, V35, V35A and V35B Airplanes Subject: Fuel Metering Unit Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/11/1992 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: A36TC | S35 | V35 | V35A | V35B 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: 92-17-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 92-CE-24-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8330 AD NUMBER: 92-17-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models A36TC, S35, V35, V35A and V35B Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 11, 1992. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-17-01 BEECH: Amendment 39-8330. Docket No. 92-CE-24-AD. Supersedes AD 80-21-02, Amendment 39-3968. Applicability: The following Model airplanes, certificated in any category: 1. A36TC, serial numbers EA-1 through EA-146. 2. S35, V35, V35A and V35B, serial numbers D-7 140 and D-7310 through D-10403, that are equipped with an optional Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) TSIO-520-D engine. Compliance: Required within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent a fire in the engine compartment of the airplane caused by fuel leaks from the fuel metering unit or the idle mixture adjustment screw boss, accomplish the following: (a) For Model A36TC airplanes, determine whether a fuel drain hose is installed by accomplishing paragraphs 1. and 2. of PART I of the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS section of Beech Service Bulletin (SB) No. 2420, dated February 1992. (1) If a fuel drain hose is not installed, prior to further flight, accomplish the following: (i) Inspect the fuel metering unit for fuel leaks in accordance with paragraph 2. of PART II of the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS section of Beech SB No. 2420, dated February 1992. (ii) Repair any fuel metering units found leaking as a result of the inspection required by paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this AD in accordance with paragraphs 3. and 4. of PART II of the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS section of Beech SB No. 2420, dated February 1992. (iii) Install a fuel drain hose, part number (P/N) 106200G8-288, over the idle mixture screw boss in accordance with paragraphs 5. through 8. of PART II of the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS section of Beech SB No. 2420, dated February 1992. (2) If a fuel drain hose is installed, prior to further flight, accomplish the following: (i) Inspect the fuel metering unit for fuel leaks in accordance with paragraph 2. of PART II of the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS section of Beech SB No. 2420, dated February 1992. (ii) Repair any fuel metering units found leaking as a result of the inspection required in paragraph (a)(2)(i) of this AD in accordance with paragraphs 3. and 4. of PART II of the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS section of Beech SB No. 2420, dated February 1992. (iii) Check the condition of the fuel drain hose, and replace any hose that is deteriorated with a new hose, P/N 106200G8-288, in accordance with paragraphs 5. through 8. of PART II of the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS section of Beech SB No. 2420, dated February 1992. (b) For Models S35, V35, V35A and V35B airplanes that are equipped with an optional TCM TSIO-520-D engine, accomplish the following: (1) Inspect the fuel metering unit for fuel leaks in accordance with paragraph 2. of PART II of the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS section of Beech SB No. 2420, dated February 1992. (2) Prior to further flight, repair any fuel metering units found leaking as a result of the inspection required by paragraph (b)(1) of this AD in accordance with paragraphs 3. and 4. of PART II of the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS section of Beech SB No. 2420, dated February 1992. (3) Install a fuel drain hose, part number (P/N) 106200G8-288, over the idle mixture screw boss in accordance with paragraphs 5. through 8. of PART II of the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS section of Beech SB No. 2420, dated February 1992. (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (d) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209. The request shall be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and send it to the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Wichita Aircraft Certification Office. (e) The inspections, installation, and possible repairs required by this AD shall be done in accordance with Beech Service Bulletin No. 2420, dated February 1992. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from the Beech Aircraft Corporation, P.O. Box 85, Wichita, Kansas 67201-0085. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, N.W.; 7th Floor, Suite 700; Washington, DC. (f) This amendment supersedes AD 80-21-02, Amendment 39-3968. (g) This amendment becomes effective on September 11, 1992. FOOTER:
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