Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-13913 · Raytheon Aircraft Company Beech Models 45 (YT-34), A45 (T-34A, B-45), and D45 (T-34B) Airplanes
Raytheon Aircraft Company Beech Models 45 (YT-34), A45 (T-34A, B-45), and D45 (T-34B) Airplanes
This AD affects Beech Models 45 (YT-34), A45 (T-34A, B-45), and D45 (T-34B) airplanes, all serial numbers, that are certificated in any category.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Raytheon Aircraft Company (Raytheon) Beech Models 45 (YT-34), A45 (T- 34A, B-45), and D45 (T-34B) airplanes. This AD requires you to perform an inspection and/or modification program approved specifically for this AD by the FAA Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO). This AD is the result of a total of three accidents on the affected airplanes, including a recent accident where the wing separated from the airplane in flight. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking in the wing structure of the affected airplanes, which could result in the wing separating from the airplane with consequent loss of control of the airplane.
The following specifies actions you must do per this AD and other pertinent information to address this problem:
| Actions | Compliance |
|---|---|
| (1) Perform an inspection and/or modification program approved specifically for this AD by the FAA Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) | Prior to further flight after December 21, 2004 (the effective date of this AD), except that this action was already required prior to further flight upon receipt for those who received emergency AD 2004-25-51. |
| (2) To return/position the airplane to a home base, hangar, maintenance facility, etc., you may operate the airplane provided you follow the limitations in paragraph (f) of this AD | You may operate the airplane up to 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) provided the flight(s) occur(s) no later than 30 days after December 21, 2004, except that this provision was already given to those who received emergency AD 2004-25-51. This is a one-time provision. |
| (3) Special flight permits are allowed for this AD. See paragraph (f) of this AD for restrictions | Use the procedures in 14 CFR part 39 and the restrictions in paragraph (f) of this AD. |
| (4) To help in the long-term airworthiness solution for the safety and continued airworthiness of these airplanes, FAA is requesting data from every owner/operator on the following on these airplanes: (i) Service/Repair History (cracked/fatigued structure); (ii) Maintenance Schedule; and (iii) Total Hours Time-In-Service (TIS). | Send to Paul Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4125; facsimile: (316) 946-4107; e-mail: paul.nguyen@faa.gov. |
During the time allowed before compliance with paragraph (e)(1) of this AD or for any approved special flight permit, you must adhere to the following limitations:
(1) NEVER EXCEED SPEED, VNE-175 MPH (152 knots).
(2) NORMAL ACCELERATION (G) LIMITS −0, and +2.5.
(3) ACROBATIC MANEUVERS PROHIBITED.
(4) FLIGHT INTO KNOWN OR FORECAST MODERATE OR SEVERE TURBULENCE IS PROHIBITED.
(5) DAY VISUAL FLIGHT RULES (VFR) OPERATION ONLY.
(6) PILOT AND ANY ADDITIONAL FLIGHT CREW MEMBER REQUIRED FOR SAFE OPERATION.
If you need additional information relating to this AD, contact: Paul Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4125; facsimile: (316) 946-4107; e-mail: paul.nguyen@faa.gov.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
