AD 2002-16-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Univair | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Univair Aircraft Corporation Models (ERCO) 415-C, (ERCO) 415-CD, (ERCO) 415-D, (ERCO) 415-E, (ERCO) 415-G, (Forney) F-1, and (Forney) F-1A Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the aluminum fuel line nipples, aluminum fuel line elbows, and/or lack of double support tubes on the gascolator could lead to failure of the fuel line fittings or the gascolator, resulting in a lack of fuel to the engine and consequent loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Replace any aluminum fuel line nipple or elbow fitting with a brass or steel fuel line nipple or elbow fitting. Inspect for double support tubes on the gascolator and install them if they do not exist. Inspect the fuel line fittings between the carburetor and gascolator for cracks or misalignment and replace as necessary.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Univair Aircraft Corporation Models (ERCO) 415-C, (ERCO) 415-CD, (ERCO) 415-D, (ERCO) 415-E, (ERCO) 415-G, (Forney) F-1, and (Forney) F-1A airplanes with the gascolator connected to the side of the carburetor.
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