79-17-06 BEECH: Amendment 39-3532. Applies to Model 76 (Serial Numbers ME-1 through ME-228) Airplanes certificated in all categories.
COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated unless already accomplished.
To prevent possible collapse of the main landing gear, accomplish the following:
A) Within the next twenty-five (25) hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, install a new part number MS20392-2C67 clevis pin, common to the main landing gear fork and the fork pin, in the left and right main landing gear in accordance with procedures in Beechcraft Service Instructions Number 1073.
NOTE: Installation of the new larger clevis pins requires a 3/16 (.1875) inch diameter carbide tip drill bit, drill press and a suitable drill press vise or "V" blocks and clamps to hold the fork pin while enlarging the clevis pin hole.
B) Aircraft may be flown in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished.
C)Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region.
This amendment becomes effective August 27, 1979.