AD 47-07-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bellanca Aircraft Corporation | 14-13 | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13, 14-13-2 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bellanca Aircraft Corporation | 14-13-2 | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13, 14-13-2 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Improper indexing of the fuel selector valve handle may result in incorrect fuel tank selection or unintended fuel flow interruption.
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Required Actions
Inspect the fuel selector valve handle indexing by setting handle positions, disconnecting fuel line, and blowing through the line to ensure free air passage. Permanently mark handle and shank index positions and secure handle to shank with a 1/16-inch diameter pin after drilling a hole using a number 53 drill.
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Compliance Time
not later than next periodic inspection
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Affected Aircraft
Bellanca Model 14-13, 14-13-2 All Serial Numbers Up to and Including 1200
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Selector Valve Indexing
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-07-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-07-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13, 14-13-2 Airplanes Subject: Fuel Selector Valve Indexing Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Bellanca Aircraft Corporation Model: 14-13 | 14-13-2 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-07-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-07-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13, 14-13-2 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-07-01 BELLANCA: (Was Mandatory Note 4 of AD-773-5.) Applies to Models 14-13, 14-13-2 All Serial Numbers Up to and Including 1200. To be accomplished not later than next periodic inspection. Check fuel selector valve handle for proper indexing on valve by setting handle in L-ON and in R-ON position, by disconnecting the fuel line, and by blowing through line when there should be free passage of air. After tank positions have been set, the valve handle and shank should be permanently marked to identify the index position. Attach handle positively to shank by drilling through one side of the handle and halfway through the shank with a drill of number 53 size and inserting a pin of 1/16-inch diameter drill rod. (Bellanca Service Bulletin No. 4 covers inspection of the valve handle installation.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-07-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-07-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13, 14-13-2 Airplanes Subject: Fuel Selector Valve Indexing Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Bellanca Aircraft Corporation Model: 14-13 | 14-13-2 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-07-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-07-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 14-13, 14-13-2 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-07-01 BELLANCA: (Was Mandatory Note 4 of AD-773-5.) Applies to Models 14-13, 14-13-2 All Serial Numbers Up to and Including 1200. To be accomplished not later than next periodic inspection. Check fuel selector valve handle for proper indexing on valve by setting handle in L-ON and in R-ON position, by disconnecting the fuel line, and by blowing through line when there should be free passage of air. After tank positions have been set, the valve handle and shank should be permanently marked to identify the index position. Attach handle positively to shank by drilling through one side of the handle and halfway through the shank with a drill of number 53 size and inserting a pin of 1/16-inch diameter drill rod. (Bellanca Service Bulletin No. 4 covers inspection of the valve handle installation.) FOOTER:
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