AD 76-03-07

76-03-07 BEECH: Amendment 39-2515. Applies to Models 200 and A100-1 (Serial Numbers BB-2 through BB-58) airplanes.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To preclude loss of rudder control, within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following:

A) Inspect the P/N 101-524062-1 aft rudder push rod assembly for loose rivets securing the adapters to the aluminum tube in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instruction 0778-153, dated January, 1976, or later approved revisions. Replace any aft rudder push rod assembly having this condition with airworthy P/N 101-524062-1 aft rudder push rod assembly or P/N 101-524265-1 aft rudder push rod assembly.

B) If a loose rivet or other defect is found as a result of the inspection required herein provide the FAA with written notification thereof utilizing Malfunction and Defect Report (FAA Form 8330-2) describing the condition and giving the total operating time on the airplane or part at the time of discovery (Reporting approved by the Office Management and Budget under OMB No. 04-R0174).

C) Aircraft may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished.

D) Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region.

This amendment becomes effective February 20, 1976.