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AD/BEECH 65/27 Amdt 1 - Fuel Vent Heater Wiring

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This order requires owners/operators of Beechcraft Queen Air models 65 and 70 fitted with electrical fuel vent heaters to immediately disconnect heater power and tag them inoperative, inspect wing wiring for chafing, and secure or sleeve any damaged wiring to eliminate spark/fire risk near fuel vapours. Disconnection must occur within 10 flight hours after 30 Sept 1971 and power may only be restored after inspection and repairs.

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AD/BEECH 65/27 Amdt 1 - Fuel Vent Heater Wiring

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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Beechcraft 65 and 70 (Queen Air) Series Aeroplanes

AD/BEECH 65/27

Amdt 1

Fuel Vent Heater Wiring 3/89

Applicability: All model Queen Air 65 and 70 fitted with electrical fuel vent heaters.

Requirement: 1. Disconnect the electrical power supply to both fuel vent heaters and install a warning placard or tag that system is inoperative.

Note: If this is accomplished by tripping the appropriate circuit breaker, a clip must be placed over the shank of the circuit breaker to prevent inadvertent resetting.

2. Inspect the fuel vent heater electric wiring in the wing area for signs of chafing.

3. Either secure the wiring to prevent chafing or cover the wiring with plastic sleeving to prevent chafing.

Compliance: For Para. 1 - Within 10 hours’ time in service after 30 September 1971.

For Paras. 2 and 3 - Before reconnecting the fuel vent heaters to the electrical power supply.

Background: Amendment 1 consolidates Queen Air series 65 and 70 aircraft.

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