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AD/BEECH 36/38 - Pilot and Co-Pilot Shoulder Harness

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This Airworthiness Directive requires owners of specified Beechcraft Bonanza A36 (S/N E-825–E-2578) and B36TC (S/N EA-1–EA-509) on the Australian register to inspect and rectify pilot and co‑pilot shoulder‑harness D‑ring installations because incorrect washers can cause harness failure and increased injury risk.

It adopts FAA AD 91-18-19 (with Beechcraft MSB 2394 guidance) and sets an Australian compliance date of 12 December 1991.

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AD/BEECH 36/38 - Pilot and Co-Pilot 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 36 (Bonanza) Series Aeroplanes

AD/BEECH 36/38 Pilot and Co-Pilot Shoulder Harness 12/91

Applicability: Model A36 with serial numbers E-825 through E-2578.

Model B36TC with serial numbers EA-1 through EA-509.

Requirement: Action in accordance with 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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