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AD/BEECH 18/20 - Lower Rudder Torque Tube - Inspection

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This AD requires owners/operators of specified Beechcraft 18-series (including aircraft modified under STCs SA1243WE, S1016WE, SA360WE) to visually inspect lower rudder torque tube P/N 452606-7 at the access-hole area within 100 hours TIS after 30 Jun 1978 and every 100 hours thereafter. Cracks >0.50 inch must be replaced before flight; cracks ≤0.50 inch may be repaired only under a repair scheme approved by the Secretary. Operators bear inspection, repair/replacement costs and any approval delay.

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AD/BEECH 18/20 - Lower Rudder Torque Tube - Inspection

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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Beechcraft 18 Series Aeroplanes

AD/BEECH 18/20 Lower Rudder Torque Tube - Inspection 6/78

Applicability: All models D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H-18, C-45G TC-45G, C-45H,

TC-45J (SNB-5), JRB-6, 3N, 3M and 3NM modified in accordance with STC SA 1243WE, S1016WE or SA360WE.

Requirement: Visually inspect the lower rudder torque tube P/N 452606-7 for cracks in the area of the access hole.

Note 1: Cracked tubes in which the length of cracks does not exceed 0.50 inch (12.5 mm) may be repaired to a scheme approved by the Secretary. If cracks exceed 0.50 inch the tube shall be replaced before further flight.

Note 2: FAA AD 78-10-1 AMDT. 39-3210 refers.

Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 30 June 1978 and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 100 hours time in service.

Federal Register of Legislative Instruments F2006B03619

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