AD 83-17-05

83-17-05 BEECH: Amendment 39-4715. Applies to Model E33C (Serial Numbers CJ-1 through CJ-25) and Model F33C (Serial Numbers CJ-26 through CJ-155) airplanes certificated in acrobatic and utility categories.

COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent maneuvers which may develop into an unrecoverable spin, within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish paragraph a) or b) below.

a) Install Beech Spin Improvement Kit 33-4002-3 (E33C Serial Numbers CJ-1 through CJ-25 airplanes and F33C Serial Numbers CJ-26 through CJ-38 and CJ-40 through CJ-51 airplanes) or 33-4002-1 (F33C Serial Number CJ-39 and Serial Numbers CJ-52 through CJ-155 airplanes) in accordance with instructions contained in Beechcraft Class I Service Instruction No. 1249.

b) Remove approval for operation of the airplane in acrobatic category in accordance with the following:

1. Place a copy of this AD in the limitations section of the Pilot's Operating Manual and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual.

2. Remove the Airplane Flight Manual Supplement (Beech Part Number 33-590006-11, -13, or -17) pertaining to operation in the Acrobatic Category.

3. Cut both electrical leads to the acrobatic category fuel boost pump P/N 4140-00-191 (E33C Serial Numbers CJ-1 through CJ-25 and F33C Serial Numbers CJ-26 through CJ-148 airplanes) or P/N 1297-00-1 (F33C Serial Numbers CJ-149 through CJ-155 (airplanes) at a point near the pump motor housing. Cap and stow these leads per AC 43-13.

4. Replace existing 3-position fuel boost pump switch P/N 35-380053-27 with 2-position switch P/N 35-380053-21, restoring electrical connections for correct operation of the auxiliary fuel boost pump P/N 4140-00-39 (E33C Serial Numbers CJ-1 through CJ-25 and F33C Serial Numbers CJ-25 through CJ-148 airplanes) or P/N 1296-00-1 (F33C Serial Numbers CJ-149 through CJ-155 airplanes). Cap and stow the unused electrical leadper AC 43-13. Secure knob P/N 96-384050-9 to the installed switch with LOCTITE 222 or equivalent bonding agent.

5. Modify the auxiliary fuel pump operation placard (including switch position placarding) to read as follows:

6. Obliterate the words "Remove door hold open rod prior to operation in Acrobatic Category" from the placard on the cabin door side panel.

7. Remove the following placards on the left hand sidewall:

DURING ACROBATIC CATEGORY OPERATION OCCUPANCY LIMITED TO PILOT'S OR PILOT'S AND COPILOT'S SEAT

and, if installed,

REMOVE THIRD & FOURTH PASSENGER SEATS PRIOR TO OPERATION IN ACROBATIC CATEGORY

8. Obliterate from the airplane operation limitations placards on the left side panel the heading "Acrobatic Category Airplane" and all portions of the placard under that heading.

9. Obliterate the word "AEROBATIC" located below the pilot's and co-pilot's window on the exterior of the airplane.

10. On ModelE33C (Serial Numbers CJ-1 through CJ-25) airplanes, obliterate from P/N 33-590003-7 Pilot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual:

i) On the cover page, the words "ACROBATIC See Flight Manual Supplement" after "E33C."

ii) On page 9-3, "33-590006-17 Acrobatic Bonanza E33C."

11. On Model F33C (Serial Numbers CJ-26 through CJ-128) airplanes:

i) In P/N 33-590009-9 Pilot's Operating Manual and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual:

A) Obliterate the following:

1) On Page 5-8, all information pertaining to F33C Acrobatic Category limits.

2) On Page 8-1, "Pilot's Operating Manual Acrobatic Supplement P/N 33-590006-9."

3) On Page 8-3, "33-590006-11 Acrobatic Supplement for the F33C 11/3/72."

B) Remove P/N 33-590006-9 Pilot's Operating Manual Supplement or

12. In P/N 33-590009-15A1 Pilot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual:

i) Obliterate the following:

A) On the cover page, the word "Acrobatic" after F33C and the words "See Flight Manual Supplement" after CJ-128.

B) On page 6-1:

1) "Sample Weight and Balance Load Form (Acrobatic Category) - 6-17."

2) "Weight and Balance Loading Form (Acrobatic Category) - 6-18."

C) On page 6-12, all information pertaining to F33C Acrobatic Category limits.

D) On page 9-3, "33-590006-11 Acrobatic Supplement for the F33C, Rev. No. 2/11/77."

ii) Remove pages 6-17 and 6-18.

13. On Model F33C (Serial Numbers CJ-129 through CJ-155) airplanes, obliterate from P/N 33-590009-13A3 Pilot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual the following:

i) On page 6-10, all information pertaining to F33C Acrobatic Category limits.

ii) On cover page:

The word "Acrobatic" before F33C and the words "(See Flight Manual Supplement)" after "CJ-129 and after."

iii) On page 9-3, "33-590006-13 Acrobatic Supplement for the F33C Rev. No. 2/9/78."

14. Remove the existing Utility/Acrobatic Category Airworthiness Certificate and replace it with a new Utility Category Airworthiness Certificate as provided in Paragraph b 15 of this AD.

15. Obtain a new Utility Category Airworthiness Certificate from any FAA General Aviation District Office or Flight Standards District Office by presenting a completed FAA Form 8130-6, Application for Airworthiness Certificate, together with the removed Utility/Acrobatic Category Airworthiness Certificate, citing compliance with this AD as reason for the replacement.

c) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Room 238, Terminal Building 2299, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone (316) 269-7000.

This amendment becomes effective October 1, 1983.