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SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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Overview

This document is a Schedule of Airworthiness Directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia, specifically addressing safety concerns related to Beechcraft 19, 23, and 24 Series Aeroplanes. It highlights an important directive concerning the electric fuel boost pump for various models, including the Beechcraft C24R Sierra. The directive mandates compliance with the replacement of the electric fuel boost pump to prevent potential engine power loss due to fuel pressure issues. The document is crucial for maintenance personnel and operators of the affected aircraft models to ensure safety and compliance with aviation regulations.

  • The directive applies to Beechcraft C24R Sierra 200, Serial No MC-96 through MC-795.
  • Operators must comply with Beechcraft Service Bulletin No 2217 for pump replacement.
  • Compliance is required before the next Maintenance Release after 11 August 1988.
  • The issue is related to potential engine power loss due to fuel pressure loss.
  • Improved fuel boost pumps are available on an exchange basis from Beech Aircraft Corporation.

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Source

Originally published by services.casa.gov.au. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.

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Document details

Type
Other Documents
Year
1988
Pages
1
File size
11 KB
Publisher
services.casa.gov.au
How rare is it?
2Beechcraft C24R Sierra registered worldwide

Common. Rarer than 17% of the aircraft models we track.

Documentation completeness
2/7

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Applicability

The directive applies to several Beechcraft models, specifically Model A23-24 and A24 Musketeer Serial No MA-1 through MA-368; A24R Serial No MC-2 through MC-95; and C24R Sierra 200, Serial No MC-96 through MC-795.

Requirement

Operators are required to take action in accordance with Beechcraft Service Bulletin No 2217, which outlines the necessary steps for compliance with the directive.

Compliance

Compliance with this directive is required prior to the issue of the next Maintenance Release after 11 August 1988, ensuring that all affected aircraft are updated with the improved fuel boost pump.

Background

The background section explains that the manufacturer has received reports of engine power loss due to fuel pressure loss, which was caused by broken electric fuel boost pump vane material obstructing fuel flow. This directive aims to prevent such occurrences by mandating the replacement of the affected pumps.

Safety notes

  • Failure to comply with this directive may result in engine power loss.
  • Operators should ensure timely replacement of the electric fuel boost pump to maintain safety.

Full document text

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES Beechcraft 19, 23 and 24 Series Aeroplanes AD/BEECH 23/45 Electric Fuel Boost Pump 8/88 Applicability: Model A23-24 and A24 Musketeer Serial No MA-1 through MA-368; A24R Serial No MC-2 through MC-95; A24-R, B24R, and C24R Sierra 200, Serial No MC-96 through MC-795. Requirement: Action in accordance with Beechcraft Service Bulletin No 2217. Note: FAA AD 88-10-01 amendment 39-5904 refers. Compliance: Prior to the issue of the next Maintenance Release after 11 August 1988. Background: The manufacturer has received reports of engine power loss which resulted from loss of fuel pressure, caused by broken electric fuel boost pump vane material obstructing fuel flow in the engine driven pump. This AD requires the replacement of the electric fuel boost pump with a pump having improved vane material. Beech Aircraft Corporation are offering improved pumps on an exchange basis within a limited time period.