SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Beechcraft Model 18 · Airworthiness Directives
Overview
This document is an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Beechcraft 18 series aeroplanes, issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia. It outlines specific inspection requirements for the control columns and elevator control arm assembly of all Beechcraft 18 models. The directive emphasizes the importance of regular inspections to ensure the safety and airworthiness of these aircraft. Compliance with the directive is mandatory, and it specifies the intervals at which inspections must be conducted. This document is intended for aircraft maintenance personnel and operators of Beechcraft 18 series aeroplanes to ensure adherence to safety standards and regulations.
- All models of Beechcraft 18 series aeroplanes are subject to this Airworthiness Directive.
- Inspect Control Columns and Elevator Control Arm Assembly as per Beechcraft SI 0889-155.
- Check for cracks on Control Column Assembly P/N 187510, specifically an 11 cm area above the lower welded tube splice.
- Inspections should use visual and either magnetic particle or penetrant procedures.
- Initial compliance is required within 100 hours after December 31, 1977, with follow-up inspections every 300 hours.
Document
Source
Originally published by services.casa.gov.au. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Airworthiness Directives
- Year
- 1987
- Pages
- 1
- File size
- 10 KB
- Publisher
- services.casa.gov.au
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In this document
Applicability
The Airworthiness Directive applies to all models of the Beechcraft 18 series aeroplanes, ensuring that all aircraft within this category are subject to the same inspection requirements.
Inspection Requirements
Operators are required to inspect the Control Columns and Elevator Control Arm Assembly as detailed in Beechcraft Service Instruction 0889-155. Additionally, inspections for cracks on the Control Column Assembly part number 187510 must be conducted, focusing on an 11 cm section above the lower welded tube splice.
Inspection Procedures
The inspections must be performed using visual methods and may include magnetic particle or penetrant procedures to detect any potential cracks or defects in the control assemblies.
Compliance Schedule
Compliance with the inspection directive is required within 100 hours after December 31, 1977, and subsequently at intervals of 300 hours to ensure ongoing airworthiness.
Safety notes
- Failure to comply with the inspection requirements may lead to safety hazards and potential aircraft failure.
Full document text
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES Beechcraft 18 Series Aeroplanes AD/BEECH 18/18 Amdt 1 Control Columns and Elevator Control Arm Assembly - Inspection 12/87 Applicability: All models. Requirement: Inspect the Control Columns and Elevator Control Arm Assembly as detailed in Beechcraft SI 0889-155. In addition inspect for cracks on the Control Column Assembly P/N 187510, tubing, outer surface for a distance of 11 cm up the tube above the lower welded tube splice. The same area on the co-pilot’s Control Column is also to be inspected. The inspection is to be performed using visual and either magnetic particle, or penetrant procedures; or FAA AD 77-19-07. Compliance: Within 100 hours after 31 December 1977 and thereafter at 300 hour intervals.