Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-10087 · Raytheon Aircraft Company (Formerly Beech Aircraft Corporation) Models 1900, 1900C, and 1900D Airplanes
Raytheon Aircraft Company (Formerly Beech Aircraft Corporation) Models 1900, 1900C, and 1900D Airplanes
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 97-15-13 R1. Comply with the one in force.
The following airplane models and serial numbers, certificated in any category: Model Serial numbers 1900.................................. UA-1 through UA-3. 1900C................................. UB-1 through UB-74, and UC-1 through UC-174. 1900D................................. UE-1 through UE-157. 1900D (C-12J)......................... UD-1 through UD-6.
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Raytheon Aircraft Company (Raytheon) Models 1900, 1900C, and 1900D airplanes (formerly referred to as Beech Models 1900, 1900C, and 1900D airplanes). This action requires installing lubrication fittings in the airstair door handle and latch housing mechanisms. The AD results from reports of the airstair door not opening because the door was frozen shut. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent moisture from accumulating and freezing in the airstair door handle and latch housing, which could result in the door freezing shut and passengers not being able to evacuate the airplane in an emergency situation.
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.
