AD 47-05-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | T-50 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model T- 50 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The 'T' shaped fuel shutoff valve handles could be inadvertently operated by the pilot or copilot striking them with their feet, leading to unintended closure of the fuel shutoff valves and engine shutdown.
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Required Actions
Replace the 'T' shaped fuel shutoff valve handles with circular shaped handles by installing a ring formed from 1/4-inch x 0.035 steel tubing with an inside diameter of 3 1/2 inches, welded in place over each handle.
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Compliance Time
prior to original certification or, if previously certificated, not later than March 1, 1947
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Model T-50 airplanes with fuel shutoff valves in each engine nacelle controlled by 'T' shaped handles below the pilot and copilot seats.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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