MANDATORY

SERVICE BULLETIN
Beech

TITLE: FUSELAGE - AFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD WEB INSPECTION/REPAIR

SYNOPSIS OF CHANGE
This Service Bulletin has been revised to correct Model and Airplane Serial Effectivity and part numbers. Relevant
technical changes are marked with change bars in the outside margins.

1. Planning Information
A. Effectivity

(1) Airplanes
(a) Civil
Beech Model 90 King Air Series, Serials LJ-1 through LJ-1287, LJ-1289 through LJ-1294, LJ-
1296 through LJ-1299;
Beech Model E90 King Air, Serials LW-1 through LW-347;
Beech Model F90 King Air, Serials LA-2 through LA-236;
Beech Model 100/A100 King Air, Serials B-2 through B-89, B-93, B-100 through B-247;
Beech Model B100 King Air, Serials BE-1 through BE-137;
Beech Model 200 Super King Air, Serials BB-2, BB-6 through BB-185, BB-187 through BB-202,
BB-204 through BB-269, BB-271 through BB-407, BB-409 through BB-468, BB-470 through BB-
488, BB-490 through BB-509, BB-511 through BB-529, BB-531 through BB-550, BB-552
through BB-562, BB-564 through BB-572, BB-574 through BB-590, BB-592 through BB-608,
BB-610 through BB-626, BB-628 through BB-646, BB-648 through BB-664, BB-666 through BB-
694, BB-696 through BB-733, BB-735 through BB-792, BB-794 through BB-797, BB-799
through BB-822, BB-825 through BB-828, BB-830 through BB-853, BB-872, BB-873, BB-892,
BB-893, and BB-912;
Beech Model B200 Super King Air, Serials BB-734, BB-793, BB-829, BB-854 through BB-870,
BB-874 through BB-891, BB-894, BB-896 through BB-911, BB-913 through BB-990, BB-992
through BB-1051, BB-1053 through BB-1092, BB-1094, BB-1099 through BB-1104, BB-1106
through BB-1116, BB-1118 through BB-1184, BB-1186 through BB-1263, BB-1265 through BB-

Exported under the authority of license exception: TSU. "These commodities, technology or
software were exported from the United States in accordance with Export Administration
Regulations. Diversion contrary to U.S. law prohibited."
Raytheon Aircraft Company (RAC) issues Service Information for the benefit of owners and
fixed base operators in the form of two classes of Service Bulletins. The first class, Mandatory
Service Bulletins (red border) includes changes, inspections and modifications that could
affect safety or crashworthiness. RAC also issues Service Bulletins with no red border which
are designated as either recommended or optional in the compliance section within the
bulletin. In the case of recommended Service Bulletins, RAC feels the changes,
modifications, improvements or inspections will benefit the owner/operator and although
highly recommended, Recommended Service Bulletins are not considered mandatory at the
time of issuance. In the case of Optional Service Bulletins, compliance with the changes,
modifications, improvements or inspections is at the owner/operator’s discretion. Both
classes are mailed to:
(a) RAC Authorized Service Centers.
(b) Owners of record on the FAA Aircraft Registration Branch List and the RAC
International Owner Notification/Registration Service List.
(c) Those having a publications subscription.
Information on Owner Notification Service or subscription can be obtained through any RAC
Authorized Service Center. As Mandatory Service Bulletins and Service Bulletins are issued,
temporary notification in the Service Bulletin Master Index should be made until the index is
revised. Warranty will be allowed only when specifically defined in the Service Bulletin and in
accordance with the RAC Warranty Policy.
Unless otherwise designated, RAC Mandatory Service Bulletins, Service Bulletins and RAC
Kits are approved for installation on RAC airplanes in original or RAC modified configurations
only. RAC Mandatory Service Bulletins, Service Bulletins and Kits may not be compatible with
airplanes modified by STC installations or modifications other than RAC approved kits.

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1288, BB-1290 through BB-1300, BB-1302 through BB-1313, BB-1315 through BB-1384, BB-
1389 through BB-1425, BB-1427 through BB-1438, BB-1440 through BB-1443;
Beech Model 200T Super King Air, Serials BT-1 through BT-22, and BT-28;
Beech Model B200T Super King Air, Serials BT-23 through BT-27, BT-29 through BT-34, and
BB-1314;
Beech Model 200C Super King Air, Serials BL-1 through BL-23, BL-26 through BL-36;
Beech Model B200C Super King Air, Serials BL-37 through BL-57, BL-61 through BL-72, BL-
124 through BL-138;
Beech Model 200CT Super King Air, Serials BN-1;
Beech Model B200CT Super King Air, Serials BN-2 through BN-4.
(b) Military
H90 (T-44A), Serials LL-1 through LL-61;
A100 (U-21F), Serials B-1, B-90 through B-92, B-94 through B-99;
A100-1 (U-21J), Serials BB-3 through BB-5;
A200 (C12A), Serials BC-1 through BC-61; BD-1 through BD-30;
A200 (C-12C), Serials BC-1 through BC-75; BD-1 through BD-30 (when modified per Beech SI
C-12-0076);
A200C (UC-12B), Serials BJ-1 through BJ-66;
A200CT (C-12D), Serials BP-1, BP-19, BP-24 through BP-51;
A200CT (C-12F), Serials BP-52 through BP-63;
A200CT (FWC-12D), Serials BP-7 through BP-11;
A200CT (RC-12D), Serials GR-1 through GR-12;
A200CT (RC-12G), Serials FC-1 through FC-3;
A200CT (RC-12H), Serials GR-14 through GR-19;
A200CT (RC-12K), Serials FE-1 through FE-9;
A200CT (RC-12P), Serials FE-25 through FE-31, FE-33 and FE-35;
A200CT (RC-12Q), Serials FE-32, FE-34 and FE-36;
B200C (C-12F), Serials BP-64 through BP-71, BL-73 through BL-112, BL-118 through BL-123;
B200C (UC-12M), Serials BV-1 through BV-10;
B200C (C-12R), Serials BW-1 through BW-29;
B200C (UC-12F), Serials BU-1 through BU-10.

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(c) Airplane Serials not FAA certified
Beech Model A200CT King Air, Serials FE-10 through FE-24;
Beech Model B200 King Air, Serials BB-1385 through BB-1388;
Beech Model B200C King Air (RC-12M), Serials BV-11 and BV-12;
Beech Model B200C King Air (RC-12F), Serials BU-11 and BU-12;
Beech Model B200CT King Air (FWC-II), Serials FG-1 and FG-2;
If you are no longer in possession of the airplane, please forward this information to the present
owner.
(2) Spares
None.
B. Reason

This Service Bulletin is being issued to inspect and repair (if required) the forward side of the aft pressure
bulkhead for score marks. These score marks appear to have been caused by the use of a sharp device
while trimming the insulation or other interior material during installation. These discontinuities could
potentially result in a fracture of the bulkhead web along the mark. Local separation at the fracture would
cause a corresponding loss of cabin pressurization. The bulkhead would remain capable of reacting flight
loads and no loss of structural integrity would result.
C. Description

This Service Bulletin is being issued to provide inspection/repair procedures for score marks on the
forward side of the aft pressure bulkhead. The inspection process requires removal of the interior
furnishing and insulation from the aft pressure bulkhead to detect potential score marks in the web areas.
D. Compliance

An Airworthiness Directive has been requested on the matter covered by this Service Bulletin.
(1) Civil Airplanes
Raytheon Aircraft Company considers this to be a Mandatory Service Bulletin. It must be
accomplished no later than 600 flight hours or 24 months after receipt of this Service Bulletin,
whichever occurs first.
(2) Military Airplanes
For compliance information on military airplanes affected by this Service Bulletin, contact the
appropriate headquarters.
E. Approval

The engineering data contained in this Service Bulletin is FAA approved.

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F. Manpower

The following information is for planning purposes only:

Estimated man-hours for inspection: 4 hours to gain access, remove the insulation and glue, inspect the
bulkhead and reassemble with new insulation.
Suggested number of men: 1 man.
Estimated man-hours to remove and install the oxygen bottle (if required): 2 hours.
Suggested number of men: 1 man.
Estimated man-hours for blending the score marks: 4 hours.
Suggested number of men: 1 man.
Estimated man-hours to fabricate and install doubler: 10 hours.
Suggested number of men: 1 man.
Estimated man-hours to remove the pressure bulkhead: 8 hours.
Suggested number of men: 1 man.
Estimated man-hours to fabricate the pressure bulkhead: 6 hours.
Suggested number of men: 1 man.
Estimated man-hours to replace the pressure bulkhead: 16 hours.
Suggested number of men: 2 men.
The above is an estimate based on experienced, properly equipped personnel complying with this Service
Bulletin. Occasionally, after work has started, conditions may be found which could result in additional
man-hours. Additional time required for airplanes equipped with avionic shelves.
G. Weight and Balance

None.
H. Electrical Load Data

Not changed.
I. Software Accomplishment Summary

Not applicable.
J. References

Appropriate Chapter of the applicable Maintenance Manual;

Appropriate Chapter of the applicable Illustrated Parts Catalog.
K. Publications Affected

None.

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L. Interchangeability of Parts

Not applicable.
M. Warranty Credit

(1) Civil and Non FAA Certified Civil Airplanes

No warranty credit is allowed for the inspection portion of this Service Bulletin.
Warranty credit for labor and parts to the extent noted under MANPOWER and MATERIAL will be
allowed on all affected airplanes.
Warranty coverage offered in this Service Bulletin will expire 24 months from the last day of the
month the original Service Bulletin was issued. After that date, the owner/operator assumes the
responsibility for compliance cost. Raytheon Aircraft Company reserves the right to void warranty
coverage in the area affected by this Service Bulletin until the date the Service Bulletin is
accomplished by a Raytheon Aircraft Company Authorized Service Center.
All warranty work must be accomplished by a Raytheon Aircraft Authorized Service Center rated to
perform maintenance on the specific model of Beech Airplane.
All warranty reimbursements are handled through Raytheon Aircraft Company Authorized Service
Centers. The owner/operator should arrange for an Authorized Service Center to perform the work
and the Authorized Service Center must submit the standard Raytheon Aircraft Company warranty
claim.
(2) Military and Non FAA Certified Military Airplanes
For warranty information on military airplanes affected by this Service Bulletin, contact the
appropriate headquarters.

2. Material Information
A. Materials - Price and Availability

Contact a Raytheon Aircraft Authorized Service Center for information.

B. Industry Support

Not applicable.

C. Airplanes

The following parts required for this modification may be ordered through a Raytheon Aircraft Authorized
Service Center, RAPID or obtained locally:

Quantity Per
Part Number Description
Airplane

MS20470AD4 Rivet, Universal Head As Required

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Quantity Per
Part Number Description
Airplane

QQ-A-250/5 2024-T3 Aluminum Sheet Alclad, 0.032 or 0.040 As Required

thickness

MIL-C-5541 Alodine 200, 1200S, 1201 As Required

MIL-P23377, Type 1 Primer As Required

PR1221B Sealant As Required

C3201-25ALPSA or Soundproofing for Aft Surface of Bulkhead 0.25 As Required
ADC-124 Inch Self Adhesive

BS272-WW36X72 Soundproofing for Forward Surface of Bulkhead As Required

One (1) inch Sheet Fiberglass

EC 1300L Adhesive As Required

EA9309NA Adhesive As Required

AF3306 Fabric, Positioning, Scrim cloth As Required

TT-N-95, Type II Solvent, Aliphatic Naphtha As Required

D. Spares

Not applicable.
E. Reidentified Parts

None.
F. Tooling - Price and Availability

Not applicable.

3. Accomplishment Instructions

NOTE
Should any difficulty be encountered in accomplishing this Service Bulletin,
contact Raytheon Aircraft Company at 1-800-429-5372 or 316-676-3140 for
commercial aircraft, and appropriate headquarters for military aircraft.
A. Airplane

Observe all Warnings and Cautions contained in the aircraft manuals

referred to in this Service Bulletin.

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Whenever any part of this system is dismantled, adjusted, repaired or

renewed, detailed investigation must be made on completion to make sure
that distortion, tools, rags or any other loose articles or foreign matter that
could impede the free movement and safe operation of the system are not
present, and that the systems and installations in the work area are clean.

(1) Remove all power from the airplane and disconnect the battery. Display warning notices prohibiting
reconnection of airplane electrical power.
(2) Remove all interior furnishings and insulation from the forward side of the aft pressure bulkhead web
to perform the inspection.
(3) Remove sealant from the inside flange of the "U" channel area with (non-metallic) wood or plastic
scraper.
(4) Completely inspect the entire forward side of the aft pressure bulkhead for score marks.
(5) All score marks must be blended and polished to a 125 RMS finish or smoother.

NOTE
For airplanes (BB-2 through BB-669, BT-1 through BT-16) equipped with P/N 50-
440041 bulkhead with strap that have scores within the area as shown in Figure 1,
remove the strap and blend, and install repair doubler using the existing strap rivet
holes across the entire bulkhead as shown in Figure 3.
(6) After blending, use a fluorescent penetrant or eddy current NDT technique to ensure no cracks have
formed.
(a) If no cracks are found, measure the depth of the blended area(s). if the depth is less than 10% of
the thickness of the web, no further action is required other than reapplying the protective
finishes.
(b) Apply alodine 1200, 1200S, 1201 (obtain locally). Allow the alodine to dwell for approximately
five (5) minutes. After the dwell time has elapsed, wash the treated areas with water and blow
dry (do not wipe dry).
(c) Paint the treated area with epoxy polyamide primer (MIL-P-23377). Proceed to Step (9).
(d) If cracks are found, contact Raytheon Aircraft Company at 1-800-429-5372 or 316-676-3140 for
repair procedures.
(e) Record the depth and location of the blended area(s) on Table 1 for Warranty Claims.

Maintain proper edge distance on the zee (radius) during the back drilling
process.

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(7) If scoring is greater than 10% but less than 50% of the web thickness (0.032 inch) and within the
area shown in Figure 1, fabricate a doubler to extend from the lap joint (zee) to the zee (W.L. 116.68
to W.L. 122.59). See Figure 2 for airplanes without the strap, and Figure 3 for airplanes with the
strap.
(a) Fabricate the repair doubler from 2024-T3 per QQ-A-250/5 0.032 or 0.040 material.
(b) Drill all holes 0.128 to 0.131 inch diameter, to match existing positions and in new positions.
Maintain a minimum of 2 times rivet diameter edge distance on all fasteners and 4 to 6 times
diameter pitch on all new fasteners.
(c) Fabricate tapered shims from 2024-T3 per QQ-A-250/5 0.032 inch thick material, and taper
shims to a minimum of 0.010 inch thick. See Figure 2.
(d) Deburr all sharp edges of the doublers and shims.
(e) Apply alodine 1200, 1200S, 1201 (obtain locally). Allow the alodine to dwell for approximately
five (5) minutes. After the dwell time has elapsed, wash the treated areas with water and blow
dry (do not wipe dry).
(f) Cold bond repair doubler and tapered shims to bulkhead web using EA9309NA adhesive and
one layer of scrim cloth. Use a small brush, tongue depressor, or similar tool to apply EA9309NA
adhesive to the faying surface of the shim. Apply AF3306 or equivalent scrim cloth to the mating
area to maintain proper bond line. Squeeze out is allowable. Wipe up excess adhesive and fair
edges using clean cheesecloth moistened with TT-N-95, Type II aliphatic naphtha or equivalent
solvent.
(g) Attach the doubler to the web using MS20470AD4 rivets (install wet with sealant).
(h) Paint the treated area with epoxy polyamide primer (MIL-P-23377).
(8) If scoring is greater than 50% of the web thickness or the score is in any location other than
shown in Figure 1, contact Raytheon Aircraft Company at 1-800-429-5372 or 316-676-3140 for
repair procedures.
(9) Reseal the "U" channel area where sealant was removed for inspection.
(10) Install the insulation and interior furnishings removed to perform inspection.

NOTE
Trim insulation prior to installation.
(11) Reconnect the airplane battery, remove warning notices and restore power.
(12) Ensure all work areas are clean and clear of tools and miscellaneous items of equipment.
(13) Return airplane to service.
B. Spares

Not applicable.
C. Record of Compliance

Upon completion of this Service Bulletin, make an appropriate maintenance record entry.

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Table 1
Record Depth and Location of Score(s)

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Maximum Area of Damage for Repair Doubler

Figure 1

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UP

REPAIR
R /H
DOUBLER ZEE (REF)
FRAME

BULKHEAD WEB

W .L. 122.59

W .L. 116.78

MS20470AD4 RIVETS, SCORE MARK (REF)

EXISTING POSITIONS
TAPERED SHIM
ZEE (REF) (4 PLACES)

VIEW LOOKING AFT

B351303.AI

Repair Doubler for Bulkhead without Strap

Figure 2

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UP

R/H
FRAME
ZEE (REF)
REPAIR BULKHEAD WEB
DOUBLER

W .L. 116.78

MS20470AD4 RIVETS, SCORE MARK (REF)

EXISTING POSITIONS
TAPERED SHIM
ZEE (REF) (4 PLACES)

VIEW LOOKING AFT

B351304.AI

Repair Doubler for Bulkhead with Strap

Figure 3

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