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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 the Beechcraft 200 series aircraft, including models B200, B200C, B200T, B200CT, and A200CT. The directive outlines a mandatory modification to the landing gear hand pump system to enhance safety and reliability. It specifies the installation of a filter element in the suction line of the landing gear hand pump to prevent debris from interfering with the system's operation. Compliance with this directive is required within a specified timeframe to ensure continued airworthiness of the affected aircraft.

  • The directive applies to Beechcraft 200 series aircraft including B200, B200C, B200T, B200CT, and A200CT.
  • A filter element must be installed in the landing gear hand pump suction line.
  • Compliance is required within 200 hours TIS or two years from 9 September 1999.
  • The modification is based on Raytheon Service Bulletin SB 32-3073 Revision 1, dated July 1998.
  • The directive addresses potential debris interference in the landing gear system.

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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
1999
Pages
1
File size
11 KB
Publisher
services.casa.gov.au
How rare is it?
2Beechcraft King Air 200 registered worldwide · 0 active

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

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Applicability

The directive applies to all Beechcraft 200 series aircraft, specifically the B200, B200C, B200T, B200CT, and A200CT models, with serial numbers listed in the referenced service bulletin.

Requirement

Operators are required to install a filter element in the landing gear hand pump suction line as per the instructions in Raytheon Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 32-3073 Revision 1, dated July 1998.

Compliance

Compliance with this directive must be achieved within 200 hours of time in service or no later than two years from the effective date of the directive, which is 9 September 1999.

Background

The directive was issued in response to issues where debris could enter the landing gear hand pump system, potentially leading to failures in operation. The modification aims to filter the suction line and mitigate this risk.

Safety notes

  • Debris in the landing gear hand pump system can prevent successful operation.

Full document text

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES Beechcraft 200 (Super King Air) Series Aeroplanes AD/BEECH 200/63 Landing Gear Hand Pump - Modification 9/99 Applicability: All B200, B200C, B200T, B200CT and A200CT model airplanes with serial numbers specified in Raytheon Service Bulletin SB 32-3073 Revision 1, dated July 1998. Requirement: Install a filter element in the landing gear hand pump suction line in accordance with Raytheon Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 32-3073 Revision 1, dated July 1998. Note: US FAA AD 99-09-10 Amdt 39-11143 dated 26 April 1999 refers. Compliance: Within 200 hours time in service (TIS), but no later than two years, from the effective date of this Directive. This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 9 September 1999. Background: Experience has shown that debris can get into the landing gear hand pump system and prevent the successful operation of the system. This Directive introduces a modification to filter the suction line and prevent debris from migrating further into the system.