AD 67-03-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7ECA | Airworthiness Directives; Champion Models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, and 7GCB Airplanes |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7GCAA | Airworthiness Directives; Champion Models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, and 7GCB Airplanes |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7GCB | Airworthiness Directives; Champion Models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, and 7GCB Airplanes |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7GCBC | Airworthiness Directives; Champion Models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, and 7GCB Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The lower bracket supporting the fuel shutoff valve may fail during acrobatic maneuvers, leading to fuel system malfunction.
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Required Actions
Modify the lower bracket by installing Champion P/N 1-9863 per Champion Service Letter No. 73. Prohibit acrobatic maneuvers until modification is completed.
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Compliance Time
Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
American Champion Aircraft Corp. Models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, and 7GCB Airplanes
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Shutoff Valve Bracket
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-03-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-03-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Champion Models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, and 7GCB Airplanes Subject: Fuel Shutoff Valve Bracket Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: January 18, 1967 Citation Publish Date: 01/18/1967 Effective Date: 01/18/1967 Make: American Champion Aircraft Corp. Model: 7ECA | 7GCAA | 7GCB | 7GCBC Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 67-03-02 CITATION: [Federal Register: January 18, 1967] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-343 AD NUMBER: 67-03-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Champion Models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, and 7GCB Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 18, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-03-02 CHAMPION: Amdt. 39-343 Part 39 Federal Register January 18, 1967. Applies to Models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, and 7GCB Airplanes. Compliance required as indicated. (a) Until the lower bracket supporting the fuel shutoff valve is modified in accordance with Champion Service Letter No. 73, acrobatic maneuvers in aircraft of these models may not be performed. (b) Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, the lower bracket supporting the fuel shutoff valve must be modified by the installation of Champion P/N 1-9863 in accordance with the instructions contained in Champion Service Letter No. 73 dated January 13, 1967. This directive effective January 18, 1967. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-03-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-03-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Champion Models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, and 7GCB Airplanes Subject: Fuel Shutoff Valve Bracket Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: January 18, 1967 Citation Publish Date: 01/18/1967 Effective Date: 01/18/1967 Make: American Champion Aircraft Corp. Model: 7ECA | 7GCAA | 7GCB | 7GCBC 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: 67-03-02 CITATION: [Federal Register: January 18, 1967] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-343 AD NUMBER: 67-03-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Champion Models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, and 7GCB Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 18, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-03-02 CHAMPION: Amdt. 39-343 Part 39 Federal Register January 18, 1967. Applies to Models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, and 7GCB Airplanes. Compliance required as indicated. (a) Until the lower bracket supporting the fuel shutoff valve is modified in accordance with Champion Service Letter No. 73, acrobatic maneuvers in aircraft of these models may not be performed. (b) Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, the lower bracket supporting the fuel shutoff valve must be modified by the installation of Champion P/N 1-9863 in accordance with the instructions contained in Champion Service Letter No. 73 dated January 13, 1967. This directive effective January 18, 1967. FOOTER:
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