A-97-037
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FAA: ISSUE AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE, APPLICABLE TO BEECH 1900 SERIES AIRPLANES, REQUIRING AN EXPEDITED INITIAL INSPECTION OF THE OUTBOARD FLAP ATTACHMENT BRACKETS & AFT ROLLER BEARINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DETAILED INSPECTION PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY'S SAFETY COMMUNIQUE NO. 137, & THEREAFTER EVERY 2,500 FLAP CYCLES OR 5 YEARS WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST (URGENT)
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to issue an airworthiness directive for Beech 1900 series airplanes, requiring an expedited initial inspection of the outboard flap attachment brackets and aft roller bearings as outlined in Raytheon Aircraft Company's Safety Communiqué No. 137, with repeat inspections every 2,500 flap cycles or 5 years, whichever comes first. The recommendation is marked as urgent.
This plain-language summary is written by FlightFinder to explain the recommendation above. It is not the official wording — the verbatim NTSB text is quoted above.
Details
| Status | Closed - Acceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Sep 24, 1997 |
| NTSB number | 80700 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).