AD 68-20-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Rogers, Burl A. | 15AC | Airworthiness Directives; AERONCA Models 15AC and S15AC Aircraft |
| aircraft | Rogers, Burl A. | S15AC | Airworthiness Directives; AERONCA Models 15AC and S15AC Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Collapsing fuel tanks or siphoning of fuel causing forced landings due to fuel exhaustion.
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Required Actions
Inspect wing fuel cells to ensure they lie flat and follow wing cavity contour; check fuel cell filler caps for security and correct part number (P/N 1-3738 or FAA approved equivalent); inspect vent lines for openness and secure clamping, verify auxiliary vent hole positioning, and ensure main vent line termination faces forward. Record compliance in aircraft log.
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Compliance Time
Within 25 hours time in service after October 3, 1968, and thereafter every 50 hours time in service.
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Affected Aircraft
AERONCA Models 15AC and S15AC, serial numbers 15AC-1 and up.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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