Airworthiness Directives; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. MU-2B Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2000-05-15 · Effective 2000-07-24 · 65 FR 30865
Document
Document number
00-11863
Federal Register citation
65 FR 30865
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2000-05-15
Effective date
2000-07-24
FAA docket
Docket No. 97-CE-21-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Mitsubishi) MU-2B series airplanes. This AD requires modifying the airplanes' operating systems. This AD results from several icing-related incidents and accidents of MU-2B series airplanes, and the Federal Aviation Administration's investigation of the airplane design and pilot's ability to operate in icing conditions. The actions specified by this AD are intended to assist in preventing departure from controlled flight while operating in icing conditions.