AD 82-09-03

82-09-03 BEECH: Amendment 39-4372. Applies to Model 77 (Serial Numbers WA-3 through WA-235, WA-237, WA-238, WA-240 through WA-254, WA-256, WA-258, WA-261 through WA-264, WA-266, WA-267 and WA-269) airplanes certificated in any category.

COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated unless already accomplished.

To detect any Beech P/N 108-440000-31 shoulder harness attach brackets which may have been improperly installed during manufacture or when complying with AD 81-09-05 and to ensure the required structural level of occupant protection during minor crash conditions, within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following:

a) Visually inspect and, if required, replace the P/N 108-440000-31 shoulder harness attach bracket in accordance with procedures set forth in Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 1173, Rev. 1. If an undrilled P/N 108-440000-31U shoulder harness attach bracket was installed and minimum edge distances specifiedin Rev. 1, Figure 1, were maintained on the attaching screws and rivets when complying with AD 81-09-05, the bracket installation is acceptable. Make the prescribed entry in the aircraft maintenance records indicating compliance with this AD.

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

c) Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD, if used, must be approved by the Chief, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, Room 238, Terminal Building 2299, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone (316) 269- 7000.

This amendment supersedes Amendment 39-4101 (AD 81-09-05) effective May 7, 1981.

This amendment becomes effective on May 6, 1982.