AD 53-01-02

Airworthiness directive · Fuel Selector Valve Rework · Textron 35, A35, B35 and 1 more

Models
35, A35, B35, C35
Data sheet
TCDSA-777
Registered aircraft
831 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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53-01-02 BEECH: Applies to Models 35, A35, B35 and C35 Airplanes, Serial Numbers D-1 Through D-2900, Equipped With Beech 35-921171 or 35-924065 Fuel Selector Valve -Hand Pump Units.

Compliance required as soon as possible but not later than June 1, 1953.

To prevent binding or stiff operation of the fuel selector valve, accomplish inspections and rework in accordance with Beech service instructions as follows: (1) Install AN 934-6 "O" ring on indexing ball plug in place of lead washer, Beech P/N 105090-L-067-6-020, (2) Provide 1/32-inch clearance between selector valve cone and index ball retaining plug, (3) Install Beech 35-921217 spacer beneath fuel selector valve cone to restrict possible vertical cone movement to 1/32 inch. The 35-924065 and 35-921171 fuel units are identifiable by the feature permitting the fuel tank selector valve and hand emergency fuel pump to be operated by the same handle.

(Beech Service Bulletin 35-22, A35-16, B35-9, C35-7, dated October 1, 1952, covers this same subject.)

Affected TCDS · 1

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