AD 97-06-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 35 | Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company (formerly Beech Aircraft Corporation) 35 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 35R | Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company (formerly Beech Aircraft Corporation) 35 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | A35 | Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company (formerly Beech Aircraft Corporation) 35 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | B35 | Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company (formerly Beech Aircraft Corporation) 35 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | C35 | Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company (formerly Beech Aircraft Corporation) 35 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | D35 | Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company (formerly Beech Aircraft Corporation) 35 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | E35 | Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company (formerly Beech Aircraft Corporation) 35 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | F35 | Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company (formerly Beech Aircraft Corporation) 35 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | G35 | Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company (formerly Beech Aircraft Corporation) 35 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | H35 | Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company (formerly Beech Aircraft Corporation) 35 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the ruddervator differential tail control rod assembly due to corrosion or cracks in the ruddervator control push rod, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the ruddervator differential tail control rod assembly for cracks and corrosion in accordance with Raytheon MSB No. 2668. Repair or replace any corroded or cracked parts as specified. Apply anti-corrosion sealant to the ruddervator control pushrods per the same service bulletin.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Raytheon Aircraft Company (formerly Beech Aircraft Corporation) Models 35, 35R, A35, B35, C35, D35, E35, F35, G35, H35, J35, K35, M35, N35, P35, S35, V35, V35TC, V35A, V35A-TC, V35B, and V35B-TC airplanes, serial numbers D-1 through D-10403, D-15001, and D-15002.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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