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AD/BEECH 23/45 - Electric Fuel Boost Pump

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This AD requires owners/operators of certain Beechcraft Sierra (specified serial ranges) to replace the electric fuel boost pump per Beechcraft Service Bulletin No. 2217 before the next Maintenance Release after 11 Aug 1988. It responds to reports of vane fragments blocking fuel flow and causing engine power loss. A limited-time manufacturer exchange offer for improved pumps is available.

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AD/BEECH 23/45 - Electric Fuel Boost Pump

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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Beechcraft 19, 23 and 24 Series Aeroplanes

AD/BEECH 23/45 Electric Fuel Boost Pump 8/88

Applicability: Model A23-24 and A24 Musketeer Serial No MA-1 through MA-368; A24R Serial No MC-2 through MC-95; A24-R, B24R, and C24R Sierra 200, Serial No MC-96 through MC-795.

Requirement: Action in accordance with Beechcraft Service Bulletin No 2217.

Note: FAA AD 88-10-01 amendment 39-5904 refers.

Compliance: Prior to the issue of the next Maintenance Release after 11 August 1988.

Background: The manufacturer has received reports of engine power loss which resulted from loss of fuel pressure, caused by broken electric fuel boost pump vane material obstructing fuel flow in the engine driven pump. This AD requires the replacement of the electric fuel boost pump with a pump having improved vane material. Beech Aircraft Corporation are offering improved pumps on an exchange basis within a limited time period.

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