AD 47-25-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Superior Aircraft Company | V | Airworthiness Directives; Culver Models V and V2 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Superior Aircraft Company | V-2 | Airworthiness Directives; Culver Models V and V2 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Possibility of unequal fuel feed from the two tanks with attendant possibility of air lock
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Required Actions
Rework the fuel system to incorporate a sump tank (P/N 11202-1) in the former location of feed 'T' fitting and revised fuel feed and vent lines.
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Compliance Time
prior to August 15, 1947
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Affected Aircraft
Culver Models V and V2 Aircraft Serial Number V-1 and Up
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel System Rework
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-25-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-25-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Culver Models V and V2 Aircraft Subject: Fuel System Rework Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Superior Aircraft Company Model: V | V-2 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-25-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-25-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Culver Models V and V2 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-25-01 CULVER: (Was Mandatory Note 3 of AD-778-2.) Applies to Models V and V2 Aircraft Serial Number V-1 and Up. Compliance required prior to August 15, 1947. In order to correct the possibility of unequal fuel feed from the two tanks, with the attendant possibility of air lock, rework the fuel system to incorporate a sump tank (P/N 11202-1) in former location of feed "T" fitting and revised fuel feed and vent lines. (Culver Service Bulletin No. 17 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-25-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-25-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Culver Models V and V2 Aircraft Subject: Fuel System Rework Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Superior Aircraft Company Model: V | V-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: 47-25-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-25-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Culver Models V and V2 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-25-01 CULVER: (Was Mandatory Note 3 of AD-778-2.) Applies to Models V and V2 Aircraft Serial Number V-1 and Up. Compliance required prior to August 15, 1947. In order to correct the possibility of unequal fuel feed from the two tanks, with the attendant possibility of air lock, rework the fuel system to incorporate a sump tank (P/N 11202-1) in former location of feed "T" fitting and revised fuel feed and vent lines. (Culver Service Bulletin No. 17 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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