AD 93-09-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 400A | BEECH Model 400A Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Reduced structural integrity of the aft fuel filler tank installation due to missing or improperly installed attachment clips, part numbers 128-920021-61 and 128-920021-63.
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Required Actions
Inspect the aft fuel filler tank installation to verify installation of specified attachment clips within 200 hours time-in-service after the effective date. If clips are missing, install them prior to further flight. Alternative methods of compliance may be approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
Within 200 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
BEECH Model 400A airplanes; serial numbers RK-2 through RK-33, inclusive; certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Aft Fuel Filler Tank Installation
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AD Final Rules - DRS_93-09-11.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 93-09-11 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 92-NM-240-AD Subject Heading: BEECH Model 400A Airplanes Subject: Aft Fuel Filler Tank Installation Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/17/1993 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 400A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 93-09-11 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 92-NM-240-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8577 AD NUMBER: 93-09-11 SUBJECT HEADING: BEECH Model 400A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 17, 1993. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 93-09-11 BEECH: Amendment 39-8577. Docket 92-NM-240-AD. Applicability: Model 400A airplanes; serial numbers RK-2 through RK-33, inclusive; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent reduced structural integrity of the aft fuel filler tank installation, accomplish the following: (a) Within 200 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, inspect the aft fuel filler tank installation to verify installation of attachment clips, part numbers 128-920021-61 and 128-920021-63, in accordance with Beechcraft Service Bulletin 2468, dated October 1992. (1) If the attachment clips are installed, no further action is required by this AD. (2) If no attachment clips are installed, prior to further flight, install the attachment clips in accordance with the service bulletin. (b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, Small Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Wichita ACO. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Wichita ACO. (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) The inspection and installation shall be done in accordance with Beechcraft Service Bulletin 2468, dated October 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 Beech Aircraft Company, P.O. Box 85, Wichita, Kansas 67201-0085. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. (e) This amendment becomes effective on June 17, 1993. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_93-09-11.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 93-09-11 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 92-NM-240-AD Subject Heading: BEECH Model 400A Airplanes Subject: Aft Fuel Filler Tank Installation Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/17/1993 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 400A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: 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: 93-09-11 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 92-NM-240-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8577 AD NUMBER: 93-09-11 SUBJECT HEADING: BEECH Model 400A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 17, 1993. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 93-09-11 BEECH: Amendment 39-8577. Docket 92-NM-240-AD. Applicability: Model 400A airplanes; serial numbers RK-2 through RK-33, inclusive; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent reduced structural integrity of the aft fuel filler tank installation, accomplish the following: (a) Within 200 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, inspect the aft fuel filler tank installation to verify installation of attachment clips, part numbers 128-920021-61 and 128-920021-63, in accordance with Beechcraft Service Bulletin 2468, dated October 1992. (1) If the attachment clips are installed, no further action is required by this AD. (2) If no attachment clips are installed, prior to further flight, install the attachment clips in accordance with the service bulletin. (b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, Small Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Wichita ACO. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Wichita ACO. (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) The inspection and installation shall be done in accordance with Beechcraft Service Bulletin 2468, dated October 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 Beech Aircraft Company, P.O. Box 85, Wichita, Kansas 67201-0085. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. (e) This amendment becomes effective on June 17, 1993. FOOTER:
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