# Proposed AD 98-NM-280-AD: Raytheon (Beech) Model 400A Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 99-21-08
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 10, 1999, 64 FR 43314
- Comments due: September 9, 1999
- Became: [AD 99-21-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-21-08)
- Docket: 98-NM-280-AD
- FR document: 99-20502
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/d0/e5/d0e50c4d7405e83c587ab9952e7f6c990da7713ad157437c3daa8af0b3481a48 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-08-10/pdf/99-20502.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/08/10/99-20502/airworthiness-directives-raytheon-beech-model-400a-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/98-NM-280-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Raytheon (Beech) Model 400A airplanes. This proposal would require replacement of the fuel drain tube assembly in the aft fuselage with a new, modified assembly. This proposal is prompted by a report of chafing of the fuel tube assembly against the elevator control cable due to inadequate clearance between the components. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent chafing of the fuel drain tube assembly, which could result in fuel leakage from the fuel drain tube assembly and consequent risk of a fire.

## Notices in this docket

- Aug 10, 1999: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 99-20502, comments due Sep 9, 1999 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/08/10/99-20502/airworthiness-directives-raytheon-beech-model-400a-airplanes)

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