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AD/BEECH 55/88 - Rudder Bellcrank Interconnect Tube

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This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of specified Beech Model 58 aircraft to inspect the rudder bellcrank interconnect tube, remove or replace any damage, and discard or replace self-tapping floorboard flange screws longer than ¾ inch. It affects only the listed serial-numbered aircraft and must be done within six calendar months of 22 March 2001, with any required repairs or replacement completed before the next flight. The regulator says the steps are necessary to correct an identified unsafe condition.

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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 55/88 Rudder Bellcrank Intercon

AD/BEECH 55/88 Rudder Bellcrank Interconnect Tube 3/2001

Applicability: Model 58 aircraft; serial numbers TH-1389, and TH-1396 through TH-1885 Requirement: 1. Inspect the rudder bellcrank interconnect tube for damage in accordance with the

Accomplishment Instructions paragraph of Raytheon Mandatory Service Bulletin

SB 27-3013, Issued: June 2000, and the Baron Model 58 Shop Manual; and ensure the floorboard panel screws are ¾ inch or less in length. Screws that are longer than ¾ inch in length can damage parts installed immediately below the floorboards.

2. If no damage to the rudder bellcrank interconnect tube is evident, discard any self- tapping coarse thread screw installed in the flanges that is longer than ¾ inch.

3. If damage to the rudder bellcrank interconnect tube is evident, and the damage has not worn into the aluminium interconnect tube, refinish the interconnect tube and discard any self-tapping coarse thread screw installed in the flanges that is longer than ¾ inch.

4. If damage to the rudder bellcrank interconnect tube is evident, and the damage has worn into the aluminium interconnect tube, replace the interconnect tube and discard any self-tapping coarse thread screw installed in the flanges that is longer than ¾ inch.

5. Plug the floorboard screw hole.

Note: FAA AD 2000-22-18 Amendment 39-11965 refers.

Compliance: Within 6 calendar months after 22 March 2001, unless already accomplished.

Accomplish all follow-on actions, such as replacement or repair, before further flight after the inspection.

This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 22 March 2001.

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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 55/88 Rudder Bellcrank Intercon AD/BEECH 55/88 Rudder Bellcrank Interconnect Tube 3/2001

AD/BEECH 55/88 Rudder Bellcrank Interconnect Tube 3/2001

Applicability: Model 58 aircraft; serial numbers TH-1389, and TH-1396 through TH-1885 Requirement: 1. Inspect the rudder bellcrank interconnect tube for damage in accordance with the

Accomplishment Instructions paragraph of Raytheon Mandatory Service Bulletin

2. If no damage to the rudder bellcrank interconnect tube is evident, discard any self- tapping coarse thread screw installed in the flanges that is longer than ¾ inch.

3. If damage to the rudder bellcrank interconnect tube is evident, and the damage has not worn into the aluminium interconnect tube, refinish the interconnect tube and discard any self-tapping coarse thread screw installed in the flanges that is longer than ¾ inch.

4. If damage to the rudder bellcrank interconnect tube is evident, and the damage has worn into the aluminium interconnect tube, replace the interconnect tube and discard any self-tapping coarse thread screw installed in the flanges that is longer than ¾ inch.

5. Plug the floorboard screw hole.

Note: FAA AD 2000-22-18 Amendment 39-11965 refers.

Compliance: Within 6 calendar months after 22 March 2001, unless already accomplished.

Accomplish all follow-on actions, such as replacement or repair, before further flight after the inspection.

This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 22 March 2001.