AD 92-18-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A36 | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models A36 and B36TC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | B36TC | Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models A36 and B36TC Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the landing gear circuit, which could result in the inability to extend the landing gear.
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Required Actions
Seal the upper door upper hinge cavity in accordance with Beech Service Bulletin No. 2437, dated April 1992. Special flight permits may be issued under FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the AD requirements can be accomplished.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Model A36 airplanes (serial numbers E-1946, E-2104, and E-2111 through E-2682), and Model B36TC airplanes (serial numbers EA-320, and EA-389 through EA-524), certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Landing Gear Circuit
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-18-11.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-18-11 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 92-CE-28-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models A36 and B36TC Airplanes Subject: Landing Gear Circuit Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/18/1992 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: A36 | B36TC Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 92-18-11 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 92-CE-28-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8356 AD NUMBER: 92-18-11 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models A36 and B36TC Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 18, 1992 ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-18-11 BEECH: Amendment 39-8356. Docket No. 92-CE-28-AD. Applicability: Model A36 airplanes (serial numbers E-1946, E-2104, and E-2111 through E-2682), and Model B36TC airplanes (serial numbers EA-320, and EA-389 through EA-524), certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the landing gear circuit, which could result in the inability to extend the landing gear, accomplish the following: (a) Seal the upper door upper hinge cavity in accordance with the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS section of Beech Service Bulletin No. 2437, dated April 1992. (b) 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. (c) 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, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209. The request shall be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then 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. (d) The modification required by this AD shall be done in accordance with Beech Service Bulletin No. 2437, dated April 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, Commercial Service, Department 52, 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, NW, suite 700, Washington, DC. (e) This amendment becomes effective on October 18, 1992. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-18-11.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-18-11 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 92-CE-28-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models A36 and B36TC Airplanes Subject: Landing Gear Circuit Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/18/1992 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: A36 | B36TC 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: 92-18-11 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 92-CE-28-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8356 AD NUMBER: 92-18-11 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Beech Models A36 and B36TC Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 18, 1992 ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-18-11 BEECH: Amendment 39-8356. Docket No. 92-CE-28-AD. Applicability: Model A36 airplanes (serial numbers E-1946, E-2104, and E-2111 through E-2682), and Model B36TC airplanes (serial numbers EA-320, and EA-389 through EA-524), certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the landing gear circuit, which could result in the inability to extend the landing gear, accomplish the following: (a) Seal the upper door upper hinge cavity in accordance with the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS section of Beech Service Bulletin No. 2437, dated April 1992. (b) 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. (c) 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, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209. The request shall be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then 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. (d) The modification required by this AD shall be done in accordance with Beech Service Bulletin No. 2437, dated April 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, Commercial Service, Department 52, 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, NW, suite 700, Washington, DC. (e) This amendment becomes effective on October 18, 1992. FOOTER:
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