AD 97-17-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 1900D | Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company Model 1900D Airplanes (formerly known as Beech Aircraft Corporation Model 1900D Airplanes). |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking and failure of the propeller mounting bolts (part number B3347) due to improper torque levels during factory installation, which could result in loss of the propeller.
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Required Actions
Inspect propeller mounting bolts for correct torque level. Re-torque bolts to 100-105 ft-lbs or replace if torque is less than 60 ft-lbs, following the Model 1900D Maintenance Manual procedures. Re-safety wire and re-install components.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS), unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Raytheon Aircraft Company Model 1900D airplanes (serial numbers UE-176 through UE-280, UE-282 and UE-284) that have not had the propeller removed and re-installed since factory installation, or have not had the attaching bolts re-torqued.
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Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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