Beechcraft V35B Bonanza — Service Bulletins

This Service Bulletin, issued by Raytheon Aircraft Company in February 2000, addresses inspection procedures for the empennage and related systems of various Beech Bonanza models, specifically the Model 35, A35, B35, and 35R. The bulletin is aimed at owners and operators of these aircraft, particularly those whose airplanes are approximately 50 years old. It outlines the necessary inspections to ensure safety and compliance with FAA regulations, including a reduction in the upper ruddervator balance limit to enhance safety margins. The bulletin emphasizes that compliance with this Service Bulletin is recommended at the next scheduled inspection or within 400 flight hours, and it provides detailed instructions for inspection and modification procedures.

• Applicable to Beech Bonanza Model 35, A35, B35, and 35R.
• Inspection recommended within 400 flight hours after receipt.
• Upper ruddervator balance limit reduced from 19.8 to 18 inch-pounds.
• Estimated man-hours for inspection: 40 hours; modification: 12 hours.
• Minimum skin thickness for inspections should be 0.018 inch.