AD 49-48-01

Airworthiness directive · Thompson Fuel Pump · Textron 35 and A35

Models
35, A35
Data sheet
TCDSA-777
Registered aircraft
425 matched by model
Product
Aircraft · Small airplane

Unofficial copy of the text in the FAA’s Dynamic Regulatory System. The FAA’s own copy is the authoritative one. DRS record last changed January 21, 2026.

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The airworthiness directive

49-48-01 BEECH: Applies to All Models 35 and A35 Airplanes Equipped With Thompson TF-1100, TF-1100-1 or TF-1100M Engine Driven Fuel Pumps.

Compliance required not later than February 1, 1950.

To prevent complete or partial loss of carburetor fuel inlet pressure resulting from misalignment of pump relief, valve spring, replace Thompson TF-1100, TF-1100-1 or TF-1100M engine driven fuel pump with improved Thompson pump, TF-1100-M2 or TF-1100-2, or another eligible pump listed on Aircraft Specification A-777. Thompson TF-1100, TF-1100-1 and TF- 1100M pumps may be converted to TF-1100-M2 or TF-1100-2 pumps by the pump manufacturer.

(Beech Distributor Letter No. D-49-615 dated September 23, 1949, covers this same subject.)

Affected TCDS · 1

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Registered aircraft · 425

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19471962
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1948117
194942
19531
19551
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