AD 95-18-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 400 and 400A Airplanes

AD Number
95-18-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
95-NM-31-AD
FR Citation
Federal Register: September 08, 1995 (Volume 60, Number 174)

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. 400 Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 400 and 400A Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. 400A Airworthiness Directives; Beech Model 400 and 400A Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The rudder boost system does not operate correctly during deployment of a thrust reverser, and the autopilot may exceed certain bank angle limits, resulting in reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Install an autopilot and rudder boost improvement kit in accordance with Beechcraft Service Bulletin No. 2533. An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of compliance time may be approved by the FAA.

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Compliance Time

At the next scheduled inspection, but no later than 200 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD (October 10, 1995).

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Affected Aircraft

Beech Model 400 airplanes, serial RJ-61; Model 400A airplanes, serials RK-1 through RK-77 inclusive, and RK-79 through RK-92 inclusive.

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