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AD/BEECH 35/64 - Pilot and Copilot Shoulder Harness

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This directive requires owners of certain Beechcraft Bonanza V35B aircraft (serials D-9862–D-10403) registered in Australia to inspect and correct the pilot and copilot shoulder-harness D‑ring washers per FAA AD 91‑18‑19. Improper washers can allow harness failure in an emergency, risking serious injury. Compliance was required by 12 December 1991.

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AD/BEECH 35/64 - Pilot and Copilot Shoulder Harness

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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Beechcraft 35 (Bonanza) Series Aeroplanes

AD/BEECH 35/64 Pilot and Copilot Shoulder Harness 12/91

Applicability: Model V35B, with serial numbers D-9862 through D-10403.

Requirement: Action IAW the Technical Requirements of FAA AD 91-18-19, Amdt 39-8022.

Note: Beechcraft MSB 2394 refers.

Compliance: As specified in the Requirement Document with a revised effective date of 12 December 1991 for Australian registered aircraft.

Background: Improper washers may have been installed in the pilot and copilot shoulder harness “D” ring of the affected aircraft. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent a malfunctioning shoulder harness that could result in occupant injury during an emergency situation. The effective date required by the FAA is extended by approximately two months.

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