97-04-02
FR doc 97-3957AD 97-04-02Published 1997-02-20Effective 1997-03-10
Superseded by 98-21-20
Supersedence is read from the Federal Register text of the newer AD — the FAA publishes no structured field for it — and names only ADs held in our index.
Requires installing new exterior operating instruction placards for the airstair door, cargo door, and emergency exits, as applicable.
Full official abstract
This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 97-04-02, which was sent previously to known U.S. owners and operators of certain Raytheon Aircraft Company (Raytheon) Models 1900, 1900C, and 1900D airplanes (formerly referred to as Beech Models 1900, 1900C, and 1900D airplanes). This AD requires installing new exterior operating instruction placards for the airstair door, cargo door, and emergency exits, as applicable. This AD results from an accident involving a Raytheon Model 1900C airplane that collided with another airplane while completing its landing roll. The ensuing fire destroyed both airplanes. The actions specified by this AD are intended to assure complete instructions are visible for opening the airstair door, cargo door, or emergency exits, which, if not visible or understandable, could result in the inability to open the airstair door, cargo door, or emergency exits during an emergency situation.