AD 51-02-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Swift Museum Foundation, Inc. | GC-1A | Airworthiness Directives; Temco Models GC-1A and GC-1B Airplanes |
| aircraft | Swift Museum Foundation, Inc. | GC-1B | Airworthiness Directives; Temco Models GC-1A and GC-1B Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Pieces of asbestos from the carburetor heat muff entering the carburetor can cause engine malfunctioning.
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Required Actions
Remove all asbestos strips on the right-hand (carburetor heat) muff and peen the muff collars to provide a tight fit on the exhaust stacks.
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Compliance Time
February 15, 1951
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Affected Aircraft
Temco Models GC-1A and GC-1B airplanes through serial number 3760, except those equipped with Hanlon-Wilson Muffs.
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Federal Register Abstract
Asbestos Cloth Removal
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AD Final Rules - DRS_51-02-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 51-02-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Temco Models GC-1A and GC-1B Airplanes Subject: Asbestos Cloth Removal Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Swift Museum Foundation, Inc. Model: GC-1A | GC-1B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 51-02-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 51-02-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Temco Models GC-1A and GC-1B Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 51-02-02 TEMCO: Applies to All Models GC-1A and GC-1B Airplanes Through Serial Number 3760, Except Those Equipped With Hanlon-Wilson Muffs. Compliance required by February 15, 1951. To prevent engine malfunctioning due to pieces of asbestos from the carburetor heat muff entering the carburetor, remove all asbestos strips on the right-hand (carburetor heat) muff. After removal of the asbestos, peen the muff collars to provide a tight fit on the exhaust stacks. This supersedes AD 47-25-08. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_51-02-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 51-02-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Temco Models GC-1A and GC-1B Airplanes Subject: Asbestos Cloth Removal Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Swift Museum Foundation, Inc. Model: GC-1A | GC-1B 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: 51-02-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 51-02-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Temco Models GC-1A and GC-1B Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 51-02-02 TEMCO: Applies to All Models GC-1A and GC-1B Airplanes Through Serial Number 3760, Except Those Equipped With Hanlon-Wilson Muffs. Compliance required by February 15, 1951. To prevent engine malfunctioning due to pieces of asbestos from the carburetor heat muff entering the carburetor, remove all asbestos strips on the right-hand (carburetor heat) muff. After removal of the asbestos, peen the muff collars to provide a tight fit on the exhaust stacks. This supersedes AD 47-25-08. FOOTER:
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