AD 80-07-07

Airworthiness directive · Aileron Control System · Textron 77

Effective
April 3, 1980
Model
77
Data sheet
TCDSA30CE
Registered aircraft
113 matched by model
Product
Aircraft · Small airplane
Amendment
39-3729

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

80-07-07 BEECH: Amendment 39-3729. Applies to Model 77 (Serial Numbers WA-1 through WA-78, WA-80 through WA-86, and WA-88) certificated in all categories.

COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated unless already accomplished.

To prevent excessive aileron control forces or jamming of the aileron control system, within the next twenty-five (25) hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD accomplish the following:

A) Replace the aileron bearings (P/N 108-130010-17) with aileron bushings (P/N 108-160010-39) in accordance with procedures set forth in Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 1119.

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

C) Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing District Office, Federal Aviation Administration, Room 238, Terminal Building No. 2299, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209.

This amendment becomes effective April 3, 1980.

Affected TCDS · 1

The type certificate data sheets for the models this AD names, matched by model and maker.

Registered aircraft · 113

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  • Beech113 aircraft
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19791983
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197920
198042
198124
19824
19831

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