AD 55-06-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | American Navion Society, LTD. | D-16 | Airworthiness Directives; Twin Navion Model |
| aircraft | American Navion Society, LTD. | D-16A | Airworthiness Directives; Twin Navion Model |
Unsafe Condition
Fuel and fumes entering the passenger compartment due to unvented and undrained fuselage fuel tanks.
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Required Actions
Install vented and drained fuel and fumeproof enclosures for all fuselage fuel tanks. Use FAA-approved kits from TEMCO Aircraft Corp. Service Bulletin No. 2.
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Compliance Time
not later than May 1, 1955
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Affected Aircraft
American Navion Society, LTD. D-16 | D-16A models, all Dauby, Riley and TEMCO Twin Navion conversions.
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuselage Fuel Tank Enclosure
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AD Final Rules - DRS_55-06-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 55-06-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Twin Navion Model Subject: Fuselage Fuel Tank Enclosure Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: American Navion Society, LTD. Model: D-16 | D-16A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 55-06-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 55-06-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Twin Navion Model ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 55-06-01 TWIN NAVION: Applies to All Dauby, Riley and TEMCO Twin Navion Conversions. Compliance required not later than May 1, 1955. In order to avoid the hazard of fuel and fumes entering the passenger compartment, it is necessary to install vented and drained fuel and fumeproof enclosures for all fuel tanks located in the fuselage. (Ref. CAR 3.442 (c).) TEMCO Aircraft Corp. Twin Navion conversion Service Bulletin No. 2 covers this same subject and kits approved by the FAA for accomplishing the necessary alteration are available from TEMCO. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_55-06-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 55-06-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Twin Navion Model Subject: Fuselage Fuel Tank Enclosure Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: American Navion Society, LTD. Model: D-16 | D-16A 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: 55-06-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 55-06-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Twin Navion Model ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 55-06-01 TWIN NAVION: Applies to All Dauby, Riley and TEMCO Twin Navion Conversions. Compliance required not later than May 1, 1955. In order to avoid the hazard of fuel and fumes entering the passenger compartment, it is necessary to install vented and drained fuel and fumeproof enclosures for all fuel tanks located in the fuselage. (Ref. CAR 3.442 (c).) TEMCO Aircraft Corp. Twin Navion conversion Service Bulletin No. 2 covers this same subject and kits approved by the FAA for accomplishing the necessary alteration are available from TEMCO. FOOTER:
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