AD 50-42-01

Airworthiness directive · Elevator Tab Replacement · Textron A35

Model
A35
Data sheet
TCDSA-777
Registered aircraft
159 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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50-42-01 BEECH: Applies to Model A35 Aircraft, Serial Numbers D-1501 to D-2200 Inclusive Not Having the Cambered Elevator Tabs Installed.

Compliance required at next 100 hours inspection but not later than November 15, 1950.

All aircraft should be modified as follows:

(1) Replace the elevator tabs (noncambered) with cambered tabs (lower surface cambered) P/N 35-660040-52 and -53 or,

(2) Restrict rear c.g. limit by appropriate revisions to loading schedules and Airplane Flight Manual to comply with the following c.g. limits:

(plus 83.7) to (plus 84.4) at 2,650 pounds

(plus 75.9) to (plus 84.4) at 2,140 pounds or less

Straight line variation between forward c.g. limits.

(Beech Service Bulletin No. A35-8 dated April 3, 1950, covers this same subject.)

Affected TCDS · 1

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Registered aircraft · 159

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