Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2006B03867:front:0:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2006B03867
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Character Range: 2834–5413

Method No. 1:

(i)       Review existing weight and balance documentation to assure completeness and accuracy of the documentation from the most recent approved weighing or from factory delivery to date of compliance with this Directive.

(ii)    Compare the actual configuration of the aircraft to the configuration described in the weight and balance documentation.

(iii)  If equipment additions or deletions are not reflected in the documentation or if modifications affecting the location of the centre of gravity (eg. paint or structural repairs) are not documented, determine the accuracy of the aircraft weight and balance data in accordance with Method No. 2.

                  b.         Weight and Balance Information Accuracy Method No. 2:

(i)       Determine the basic empty weight and centre of gravity (CG) of the empty aircraft using the weighing instructions in the Weight and Balance section of the aircraft flight manual/pilot's operating handbook (AFM/POH).

(ii)    Record the results in the aircraft records, and use these new values as the basis for computing the weight and CG information as specified in the Weight and Balance section of the AFM/POH.

               6.        Inspect the aft fuselage, ruddervator, and related systems for acceptable condition in accordance with the procedures in the Accomplishment Instructions section of Raytheon Service Bulletin No. SB 27-3358. Accomplish the rebalancing in accordance with Section 3A(8) of the service bulletin and use the procedure in Section 3 of Beech Shop Manual 35-590096B19 (or subsequent revision).

                   1. Repair or replace any parts found unacceptable as specified in the Requirement document.

                  b.         Rebalance the ruddervators to the new specifications that reduce the upper limit from 19.8 to 18 inch-pounds (tail heavy). This is not necessary initially if it can be positively verified in the logbook that the ruddervators meet the limits specified in the Requirement document:

(i)       To positively show this, the entry must indicate that the ruddervator is within the specified limits and list the details of the balancing.

(ii)    This must include the balancing methods used and the amount of weights and washers used.

                  c.         Discontinue the placard and operating limitations of Requirements 1, 2, and 3 of this Directive.

              Skin Thickness - Raytheon Aircraft (Beech) Models 35, 35R, A35, and B35

INDEX NUMBER  PART NUMBER      SKIN THICKNESS   SKIN TOLERANCE    LOCATION             EFFECTIVITY