AD 51-03-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Mooney Mite Aircraft Corporation | M-18C | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M-18 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Mooney Mite Aircraft Corporation | M-18C 55 | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M-18 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Mooney Mite Aircraft Corporation | M-18L | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M-18 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Mooney Mite Aircraft Corporation | M-18LA | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M-18 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Failures of the fuel line due to vibration and relative motion between the fuel tank and the fuel shutoff valve.
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Required Actions
Cut the fuel line approximately 4 inches from the fuel tank outlet and install a 4-inch length of 3/8-inch ID approved aromatic resistant flexible hose and hose clamps at this point.
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Compliance Time
March 15, 1951
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Affected Aircraft
Mooney Model M-18 Series Aircraft, Serial Numbers 1 Through 82 and 201 Through 236.
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