COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Beechcraft 1900 Series Aeroplanes
AD/BEECH 1900/30 Electrical Loom Inspection 11/99
TX
Applicability: All models.
Requirement: 1. Inspect 531 and 631 zones, under panel 531AT and 631AT, for evidence of electrical wiring chaffing and rub or burn marks on the aluminium fuel lines. Ensure all wire is secured in place with adequate clearance to any fuel line.
2. If any damage is observed during Requirement 1 inspection, then repair and secure any wiring that is damaged in accordance with approved maintenance data or Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular AC 43.13-1B dated 8 September 1998.
3. If any damage is observed during Requirement 1 inspection, then replace any affected fuel pipe.
4. Submit a report of the inspection results, including negative results, to the Manager, Technical Specialists, Airworthiness Branch, Civil Aviation Safety Authority, GPO Box 2005, Canberra ACT 2601.
Compliance: 1. Before next flight.
2. Before next flight.
3. Before next flight.
4. Within 10 days of accomplishing this Directive.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 20 September 1999.
Background: A recent in flight fire has been reported by an operator. This was caused by the landing light wire chaffing and shorting onto the fuel line, resulting in a hole in the fuel line.