AD 57-20-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7FC | Airworthiness Directives; Champion Model 7FC Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the fireproof steering link boot could allow entry of fire and fumes into the cabin compartment in the event of a powerplant fire.
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Required Actions
Install Champion fireproof steering link boot assembly P/N 2-1523 to the firewall with suitable fireproof screws.
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Compliance Time
at next periodic airplane inspection but not later than November 15, 1958
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Affected Aircraft
American Champion Aircraft Corp. Model 7FC, Serial Numbers 2 to 56, Inclusive.
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Federal Register Abstract
Fireproof Steering Link Boot
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AD Final Rules - DRS_57-20-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 57-20-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Champion Model 7FC Airplanes Subject: Fireproof Steering Link Boot Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: American Champion Aircraft Corp. Model: 7FC Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 57-20-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 57-20-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Champion Model 7FC Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 57-20-01 CHAMPION: Applies to Model 7FC, Serial Numbers 2 to 56, Inclusive. Compliance required at next periodic airplane inspection but not later than November 15, 1958. To prevent the entry of fire and fumes into the cabin compartment in the event of a powerplant fire, install Champion fireproof steering link boot assembly P/N 2-1523 to the firewall with suitable fireproof screws. (Champion Service Letter No. 31 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_57-20-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 57-20-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Champion Model 7FC Airplanes Subject: Fireproof Steering Link Boot Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: American Champion Aircraft Corp. Model: 7FC 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: 57-20-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 57-20-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Champion Model 7FC Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 57-20-01 CHAMPION: Applies to Model 7FC, Serial Numbers 2 to 56, Inclusive. Compliance required at next periodic airplane inspection but not later than November 15, 1958. To prevent the entry of fire and fumes into the cabin compartment in the event of a powerplant fire, install Champion fireproof steering link boot assembly P/N 2-1523 to the firewall with suitable fireproof screws. (Champion Service Letter No. 31 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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