AD 49-31-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Sky Enterprises, Inc. | RC-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Republic Model RC-3 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Engine failures resulting from fuel starvation due to incorrect procedures of checking the fuel tank capacity.
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Required Actions
Install a placard in the vicinity of the fuel tank filler neck with the warning: 'WARNING - Do not check fuel with engine running, or within 5 minutes after shutdown. Always insert stick with calibrated side facing ground.'
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Compliance Time
not later than October 1, 1949
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Affected Aircraft
Republic Model RC-3 Airplanes
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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