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FLAP TRAVEL INSPECTION FOR BEECH DUKES |
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. 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 in accordance with the SAIB. We also recommend that at your next annual inspection, you double check with your mechanic to ensure that he or she has taken a close look at the roller bearings to see if there's any evidence of binding in the past. |