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FLAP TRAVEL INSPECTION FOR BEECH BARONS |
On November 30, 2009, the FAA issued a Special Airworthiness Inspection Bulletin (SAIB) for Beechcraft Model 60s. The bulletin discusses a potential issue with the flaps which can cause them to individually bind. While the SAIB has to do with Dukes, Beech Barons have a very similiar flap system. Thus, we recommend that you check the system during your preflight inspection next time you're ready to fly. The easiest way to do that is to run the flaps up and down and listen to the flap motor. If the motor stops when the flaps do, everything should be fine. If the motor continues to run after the flaps have been fully extended or stowed, we suggest that you have the rigging adjusted so that everything is within tollerance. We also recommend that at your next annual inspection, you ask your mechanic to take a close look at the roller bearings to see if there's any evidence of binding in the past. |