Airworthiness Directives; Twin Commander Aircraft Corporation 680, 681, 690, and 695 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 1995-09-21 · 60 FR 48882
Document
Document number
95-23355
Federal Register citation
60 FR 48882
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Twin Commander
Publication date
1995-09-21
FAA docket
Docket No. 95-CE-20-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Twin Commander Aircraft Corporation (Twin Commander) 680, 681, 690, and 695 series airplanes. This action requires installing a placard warning the pilot to observe turbulent air penetration speeds. Two accidents involving Model 690 airplanes where the affected airplanes encountered turbulence while descending at high speeds prompted this action. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent structural damage to the airplane caused by excessive turbulence, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.