Beechcraft F33A Bonanza — Airworthiness Directives

This document is an Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) of Australia, specifically addressing safety concerns related to the Beechcraft 33 & 35-33 series aircraft, including the F33A model. The directive outlines necessary actions to correct unsafe conditions associated with the flap flex shaft assembly. It is aimed at aircraft operators and maintenance personnel, providing clear instructions on compliance requirements to ensure the safety and airworthiness of the affected aircraft. The AD emphasizes the importance of inspecting and potentially replacing specific components based on their manufacturing dates, thereby preventing incidents related to flap failures.

• The AD applies to Beechcraft models E33, E33A, E33C, F33, F33A, F33C, G33, and 35-33 series.
• Operators must review aircraft records for flap flex shaft replacements since March 1, 2000.
• If replacements have occurred, inspect the flap flex shaft assemblies for manufacture dates.
• Flex shafts manufactured before January 2000 and after April 2001 do not require replacement.
• Flex shafts manufactured between January 2000 and April 2001 must be replaced before further flight.