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AD/BEECH 23/13 - Main and Nose Landing Gear Shock Absorber - CANCELLED

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This Act has been repealed and is no longer in force. It is retained for historical reference.

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What this does: Cancels a previous safety rule (Airworthiness Directive 13/2005) that required owners of specific Beechcraft aircraft to inspect their landing gear shock absorbers every 500 flight hours.

Who it affects: Owners and operators of Beechcraft 19, 23, and 24 series aeroplanes (light aircraft models like the Musketeer and Sundowner).

Why it matters: This removes a mandatory maintenance burden. Previously, mechanics had to regularly check the shock absorber rods for wear. Now, operators no longer need to perform this specific inspection at set intervals, saving time and maintenance costs while relying on standard maintenance practices instead.

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Direct links to the current provisions in AD/BEECH 23/13 - Main and Nose Landing Gear Shock Absorber - CANCELLED.

Beechcraft 19, 23 and 24 Series Aeroplan

Beechcraft 19, 23 and 24 Series Aeroplanes

AD/BEECH 23/13	Main and Nose LandingGear Shock Absorber	9/2009

Requirement:	CANCELLED.
	This AD is cancelled on 27 August 2009.
Background:	This unique Australian AD specified periodic inspection for wear of shock absorber rods. Inspection was required at intervals not exceeding 500 hours time in service. The inspection was based on maintenance experience in Australia. Continued use of an AD to mandate this periodic inspection is no longer justified.

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David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

15 July 2009

AD/BEECH 23/13

Main and Nose LandingGear Shock Absorber

Main and Nose Landing

Gear Shock Absorber

9/2009

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Beechcraft 19, 23 and 24 Series Aeroplan Beechcraft 19, 23 and 24 Series Aeroplanes

Beechcraft 19, 23 and 24 Series Aeroplanes

AD/BEECH 23/13	Main and Nose LandingGear Shock Absorber	9/2009

Requirement:	CANCELLED.
	This AD is cancelled on 27 August 2009.
Background:	This unique Australian AD specified periodic inspection for wear of shock absorber rods. Inspection was required at intervals not exceeding 500 hours time in service. The inspection was based on maintenance experience in Australia. Continued use of an AD to mandate this periodic inspection is no longer justified.

David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

15 July 2009

AD/BEECH 23/13 AD/BEECH 23/13

AD/BEECH 23/13

Main and Nose LandingGear Shock Absorber Main and Nose LandingGear Shock Absorber

Main and Nose Landing

Gear Shock Absorber

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Beechcraft 19, 23 and 24 Series Aeroplanes

Beechcraft 19, 23 and 24 Series Aeroplanes

AD/BEECH 23/13

AD/BEECH 23/13

Main and Nose LandingGear Shock Absorber

Main and Nose Landing

9/2009

9/2009

Source text

Beechcraft 19, 23 and 24 Series Aeroplan Beechcraft 19, 23 and 24 Series Aeroplanes

Beechcraft 19, 23 and 24 Series Aeroplanes

AD/BEECH 23/13 AD/BEECH 23/13

AD/BEECH 23/13

Main and Nose LandingGear Shock Absorber Main and Nose LandingGear Shock Absorber

Main and Nose Landing

9/2009 9/2009

9/2009