Beechcraft 95 Travel Air — Service Bulletins

This Service Bulletin (SB 28-4131) issued by Beechcraft Corporation addresses mandatory inspections and replacements of fuel cells in specific Beechcraft models, including the Beechcraft 95 Travel Air. The bulletin is aimed at owners and operators of affected aircraft, providing critical information on compliance requirements due to potential fuel leaks in the fuel cells. It outlines the necessary steps for inspection and replacement, compliance timelines based on flight hours, and the implications for warranty coverage. The bulletin emphasizes the importance of adhering to the outlined procedures to ensure safety and airworthiness of the aircraft.

• Mandatory replacement of suspect fuel cells for aircraft with 150 or more flight hours at the next annual inspection or within 100 flight hours.
• Aircraft with less than 150 flight hours must replace suspect fuel cells within 20 flight hours of this bulletin's issuance.
• Estimated man-hours for inspection: 12 hours; for modification: 16 hours per fuel cell, not to exceed 96 hours.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and guidelines during the replacement process to avoid safety risks.
• Warranty coverage may be affected if the Service Bulletin is not complied with within specified timeframes.