SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Beechcraft 58 Baron · Airworthiness Directives
Overview
This document is a Schedule of Airworthiness Directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia, specifically addressing safety concerns for Beechcraft 55, 58, and 95-55 series aeroplanes. The directive focuses on the interior door handles of these aircraft models, highlighting the need for checks and potential corrective actions to ensure proper locking mechanisms. The directive is particularly relevant for operators and maintenance personnel responsible for the safety and airworthiness of these aircraft. It outlines compliance requirements and the background of the issue, which stems from reports of door handles opening unintentionally, posing a safety risk.
- Models affected: Beechcraft 55, 58, 95-55 series.
- Check door handles for proper locking mechanism.
- Corrective action required if door handle opens without pressing lock release.
- Compliance due within 50 hours after November 6, 1997, or at next door handle removal.
- Directive effective from November 6, 1997.
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Applicability
This airworthiness directive applies to Beechcraft models 95-55, 95A55, 95B55, 95C55, D55, E55, 58, and 58TC, covering all serial numbers of these aircraft.
Requirement
Operators must check the cabin side door handle and the utility door handle for proper locking. If the door handle opens without depressing the lock release button, corrective action is required as per Raytheon Service Bulletin 2693.
Compliance
Compliance with this directive is required within 50 hours of time in service after November 6, 1997, or at the next door handle removal after this date, whichever comes first. This directive remains effective from November 6, 1997.
Background
The FAA received multiple reports of door handles opening unintentionally from the interior, which could distract the pilot and lead to a loss of control. The directive aims to mitigate this risk.
Safety notes
- Unintentional opening of door handles can distract the pilot and lead to loss of control.
Full document text
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES Beechcraft 55, 58 and 95-55 (Baron) Series Aeroplanes AD/BEECH 55/82 Interior Door Handles 12/97 Applicability: Models 95-55, 95A55, 95B55, 95C55, D55, E55, 58, and 58TC; all serial numbers. Requirement: Check the cabin side door handle and the utility door handle from the interior of the aircraft for proper locking (rotating the door handle clockwise without depressing the lock release button) in accordance with the Accomplishment Instruction section of Raytheon Service Bulletin 2693. (a) If the door handle opens the door when rotated, without depressing the handle’s lock release button, correct the door handle lock by removing the door handle, and re-installing the door handle so that the lock release button locks the door in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions section in Raytheon Service Bulletin 2693. (b) If the door handle is locked and will only unlock by depressing the door handle lock release button, then no further action is necessary. Note: FAA AD 97-14-15 Amdt 39-10073 refers. Compliance: Unless already accomplished, within 50 hours time in service after 6 November 1997 or at the next door handle removal after 6 November 1997, whichever occurs first; and thereafter at any time a utility or cabin interior door handle is removed. This airworthiness directive becomes effective on 6 November 1997. Background: The FAA received numerous reports of the utility and cabin door handle opening from the interior of the aircraft without depressing the lock release button. The actions specified by this Directive are intended to prevent unintentional opening of the cabin side door and the utility door from the interior of the aircraft. This could result in a loss of control caused by the distraction to the pilot.