Beechcraft D17S Staggerwing — Airworthiness Directives

This document is an Airworthiness Directive (AD) schedule for the Beechcraft D17S and G17S series aircraft, commonly known as the Staggerwing. Issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand on August 31, 2000, it outlines specific inspection requirements to ensure the safety and airworthiness of these aircraft models. The directive is particularly focused on the control wheel shaft and its potential failure due to improper counterbore depth. Although there are currently no registered aircraft of this type in New Zealand, the schedule will be reactivated upon registration of any Beechcraft Staggerwing aircraft. The document emphasizes the importance of compliance with the outlined requirements to maintain safety standards.

• The document is an Airworthiness Directive for Beechcraft D17S and G17S aircraft.
• Inspection of the control wheel shaft is required to prevent failure.
• A 3/8-inch hole must be drilled in the control wheel hub for inspection purposes.
• Counterbore depth must not exceed 1 7/16 inches; otherwise, the shaft must be replaced.
• This AD is applicable before the issuance of a New Zealand Airworthiness Certificate.