Beechcraft 58 Baron — Parts Catalog

This document is an Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) of Australia, specifically addressing safety concerns related to the forward elevator cable assembly in Beechcraft 55, 58, and 95-55 (Baron) series aeroplanes. The directive outlines necessary inspections and replacement requirements to ensure the safety and airworthiness of these aircraft. It emphasizes the importance of compliance with the specified inspection protocols to prevent potential failures that could lead to loss of control during flight. The AD includes detailed instructions for pilots and maintenance personnel regarding the inspection and maintenance of the forward elevator control cable, as well as compliance timelines for affected aircraft.

• Inspect the forward elevator control cable assembly for wear, broken wires, and corrosion.
• Replace any defective forward elevator cable assembly immediately.
• Compliance is required before further flight if the cable assembly has not been inspected or replaced since 16 January 2012.
• Inspections can follow FAA AC 43-13-1B or Beechcraft maintenance data guidelines.
• The directive was issued due to reports of elevator cable failures leading to safety concerns.