FUSELAGE – 5TH AND 6TH SEAT ATTACHMENT IMPROVEMENT

Service Bulletin is issued. After that date, the owner/operator assumes the responsibility for compliance cost. Raytheon Aircraft Company reserves the right to void warranty coverage in the area affected by this Service Bulletin until the date the Service Bulletin is accomplished by a Raytheon Aircraft Company Authorized Service Center. All warranty work must be accomplished by a Raytheon Aircraft Authorized Service Center rated to perform maintenance on the specific model of Beech Airplane. All warranty reimbursements are handled through Raytheon Aircraft Company Authorized Service Centers. The owner/operator should arrange for an Authorized Service Center to perform the work and the Authorized Service Center must submit the standard Raytheon Aircraft Company warranty claim. 2. Material Information A. Materials – Price and Availability Contact a Raytheon Aircraft Authorized Service Center for information. B. Industry Support Not applicable. C. Airplanes (1) The following kits required for this modification may be ordered through a Raytheon Aircraft Authorized Service Center or RAPID: Model/Serial Part Number Description Quantity Per Airplane Model 36, Serials E-1 through E-145 36-4012-1 5th and 6th seat attachments 1 Model 36, Serials E-1 through E-145 36-4012-3 5th seat attachment only 1 Raytheon Aircraft MANDATORY SERVICE BULLETIN Issued: August, 1999 SB 53-3159 Page 4 of 6 Model/Serial Part Number Description Quantity Per Airplane Model 36, Serials E-1 through E-145 36-4012-5 6th seat attachment only 1 Model 36, Serials E-146 through E-184; Model A36, Serials E-185 through E-571 36-4012-7 5th and 6th seat attachments 1 Model 36, Serials E-146 through E-184; Model A36, Serials E-185 through E-571 36-4012-9 5th seat attachment only 1 Model 36, Serials E-146 through E-184; Model A36, Serials E-185 through E-571 36-4012-11 6th seat attachment only 1 Model A36, Serials E-221 through E-571 36-4012-13 5th and 6th seat attachments (club seating) 1 Model A36, Serials E-572 through E-1370 36-4012-15 5th and 6th seat attachments (club seating) 1 Model A36, Serials E-572 through E-3192; Models A36TC/B36TC, Serials EA-1 through EA-619; Model B55, Serials TC-1299 through TC-2456; Model E55, Serials TE-768 through TE-1201; Model A56TC, Serials TG-84 through TG-94; Model 58, Serials TH-1 through TH-1865; Model 58TC, Serials TK-1 through TK-151 36-4012-17 5th and 6th seat attachments 1 Model A36, Serials E-572 through E-3192; Models A36TC/B36TC, Serials EA-1 through EA-619; Model B55, Serials TC-1299 through TC-2456; Model E55, Serials TE-768 through TE-1201; Model A56TC, Serials TG-84 through TG-94; Model 58, Serials TH-1 through TH-1865; Model 58TC, Serials TK-1 through TK-151 36-4012-19 5th seat attachment only 1 Model A36, Serials E-572 through E-3192; Models A36TC/B36TC, Serials EA-1 through EA-619; Model B55, Serials TC-1299 through TC-2456; Model E55, Serials TE-768 through TE-1201; Model A56TC, Serials TG-84 through TG-94; Model 58, Serials TH-1 through TH-1865; Model 58TC, Serials TK-1 through TK-151 36-4012-21 6th seat attachment only 1 Model 58P, Serials TJ-3 through TJ-497 102-4009-1 5th and 6th seat attachments 1 Model 58P, Serials TJ-3 through TJ-497 102-4009-3 5th seat attachment only 1 Model 58P, Serials TJ-3 through TJ-497 102-4009-5 6th seat attachment only 1 Raytheon Aircraft MANDATORY SERVICE BULLETIN Issued: August, 1999 SB 53-3159 Page 5 of 6 The parts required for this modification are contained in the above Kit Nos. These kits may be ordered through a Raytheon Aircraft Authorized Service Center. Raytheon Aircraft Company expressly reserves the right to supersede, cancel and/or declare obsolete, without prior notice, any kits, parts or publications that may be referenced in this Service Bulletin. All Raytheon Aircraft approved kits, unless otherwise designated, are approved for installation on Raytheon Aircraft airplanes in original or Raytheon Aircraft approved modified configurations only. Raytheon Aircraft approved kits may not be compatible with airplanes modified by STC installations or modifications other than Raytheon Aircraft Approved Kits. (2) The following materials may be obtained locally: Part Number Description Quantity Per Airplane AF3306 Scrim Cloth As Required EA9309NA Adhesive As Required Alodine1200, 1200S, or 1201 Chemical Conversion Coating As Required MIL-P-23377 Epoxy Polyamide Primer As Required D. Spares Not applicable. E. Reidentified Parts None. F. Tooling – Price and Availability Not applicable. 3. Accomplishment Instructions This Service Bulletin shall be accomplished as follows: NOTE Should any difficulty be encountered in accomplishing this Service Bulletin, contact Raytheon Aircraft Company 1-800-429-5372 or 316-676-3140. Raytheon Aircraft MANDATORY SERVICE BULLETIN Issued: August, 1999 SB 53-3159 Page 6 of 6 A. Airplane Observe all Warnings and Cautions contained in the aircraft manuals referred to in this Service Bulletin. Whenever any part of this system is dismantled, adjusted, repaired or renewed, detailed investigation must be made on completion to make sure that distortion, tools, rags or any other loose articles or foreign matter that could impede the free movement and safe operation of the system are not present, and that the systems and installations in the work area are clean. (1) Install the appropriate Seat Attachment Kit. The parts and instructions required to modify the 5th and 6th seat attachments are included in the Seat Attachment Kit. Reference the MATERIAL section of this Service Bulletin for information on obtaining this kit. (2) Apply Alodine 1200, 1200S, or 1201 (obtain locally) to all bare surfaces. Allow the Alodine to dwell for approximately five minutes. After the dwell time has elapsed, wash the treated areas with water and blow dry (do not wipe dry). (3) Paint the treated areas with Epoxy Polyamide Primer (MIL-P-23377). (4) Clean the area below the floorboards prior to closing. (5) Return airplane to service. B. Spares Not applicable. C. Record of Compliance Upon completion of this Service Bulletin, make an appropriate maintenance record entry specifying the kit identification number and the kit serial number. It is recommended that the parts list contained in the kit be for future reference until the listing of parts has been incorporated into the Parts Catalog.