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AD/BEECH 400/17 - Engine Fire Extinguisher Squib Wiring

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This Airworthiness Directive requires operators of specified Beech Model 400A and 400T aeroplanes (listed serial numbers) to perform a one‑time general visual inspection of the left and right engine fire‑extinguisher bottle squibs for incorrect wiring, repair any incorrect wiring, and modify and re‑label the squib wiring in accordance with Raytheon Service Bulletin SB 26‑3250 Revision 1 (Requirement 1–3). The CASA delegate issues the AD under CAR 1998 subreg 39.1(1); operators/owners pay compliance costs and must follow the inspection standard in Note 1.

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AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

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For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CAR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.

AD/BEECH 400/17 Engine Fire Extinguisher

AD/BEECH 400/17 Engine Fire Extinguisher Squib Wiring 5/2000

Applicability: Model 400A series aeroplanes, serial numbers RK-45 and RK-49 through RK-209 inclusive; Model 400T series aeroplanes (T-1A), serial numbers TT-01 through TT- 180 inclusive; and Model 400T series aeroplanes (TX), serial numbers TX-01 through TX-09 inclusive.

Requirement: 1. Perform a one-time general visual inspection of the left and right engine fire extinguisher bottle squibs, in accordance with Raytheon Aircraft Service Bulletin SB 26-3250, Revision 1, dated July 1999, to detect incorrect wiring.

Note 1: For the purposes of this Directive, a general visual inspection is defined as: "A visual examination of an interior or exterior area, installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of inspection is made under normally available lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or drop-light, and may require removal or opening of access panels or doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain proximity to the area being checked."

2. If, as a result of the Requirement 1 inspection, any incorrect wiring is detected, repair it in accordance with SB 26-3250, Revision 1, dated July 1999.

3. Modify and re-label the wiring of the left and right engine fire extinguisher bottle squibs, in accordance with SB 26-3250, Revision 1, dated July 1999.

Note 2: FAA AD 2000-05-06 Amdt 39-11615 refers.

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AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CAR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.

AD/BEECH 400/17 Engine Fire Extinguisher AD/BEECH 400/17 Engine Fire Extinguisher Squib Wiring 5/2000

AD/BEECH 400/17 Engine Fire Extinguisher Squib Wiring 5/2000

2. If, as a result of the Requirement 1 inspection, any incorrect wiring is detected, repair it in accordance with SB 26-3250, Revision 1, dated July 1999.

3. Modify and re-label the wiring of the left and right engine fire extinguisher bottle squibs, in accordance with SB 26-3250, Revision 1, dated July 1999.

Note 2: FAA AD 2000-05-06 Amdt 39-11615 refers.