Commonwealth legislation

AD/BEECH 90/6 - Fuel Line - Modification

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This is a safety order (called an Airworthiness Directive) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority that requires immediate action to fix a potential fuel system problem on specific aircraft.

What it does:

Requires owners and operators of specific Beechcraft King Air aircraft (Model 65-A90, serial numbers LJ-114 through LJ-164) to modify their fuel lines immediately
The work must be done exactly as described in Beechcraft Service Bulletin 66-52 (a technical instruction manual from the manufacturer)
"Forthwith" means right away — there's no grace period

Who it affects:

Owners and operators of the specific aircraft models and serial numbers listed
Aircraft maintenance engineers and organisations servicing these planes

Why it matters: Fuel line defects can lead to fuel leaks, engine failure, or fires. This directive mandates a critical safety modification to prevent accidents.

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

View image in the official source Beechcraft 90 and 65-90 (King Air) Series Aeroplanes

AD/BEECH 90/6 Fuel Line - Modification 11/67

Applicability: Model 65-A90 S/Nos. LJ-114 to LJ-164. Document: Beechcraft SB 66-52.

Compliance: Forthwith.

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