AD 60-16-01

Airworthiness directive · Emergency Electric Switch/Seats · Textron C-45G, C-45H, TC-45G and 1 more

Published
August 4, 1960
Models
C-45G, C-45H, TC-45G, TC-45H
Data sheet
TCDSA-765
Registered aircraft
61 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

60-16-01 BEECH: Amdt. 186 Part 507 Federal Register August 4, 1960. Applies to All Model C45G, C45H, TC45G, and TC45H Airplanes Which Have Been Converted From Military Status to Civil Certification.

Compliance required not later than October 1, 1960.

The emergency position switch of the electrical turn and bank indicator that bypasses the master switch arrangement contrary to CAR 3.688, must be removed. The live wire connected to the switch must be disconnected at the battery terminal and either removed from the airplane or carefully insulated and secured.

Passenger seats (P/N 734-183302) which partially block the emergency exit must be removed, relocated, or reversed to provide a clear and unobstructed opening as required by CAR 3.387. Two configurations of seat P/N 734-183302 were delivered to the military only one of which has been structurally substantiated for aft facing mounting. This seat can be identified by the triangular shaped closed rear leg formed from 2 sheets of 0.040 alal with a long stiffening bead on the outer face of the leg. FAA approval must be obtained for any modification of the seating arrangement, other than removing or reversing (if applicable) the obstructing seat.

Affected TCDS · 1

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