AD 69-12-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd. | 1121 | AERO COMMANDER DIVISION, NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL CORPORATION Model 1121 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd. | 1121A | AERO COMMANDER DIVISION, NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL CORPORATION Model 1121 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd. | 1121B | AERO COMMANDER DIVISION, NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL CORPORATION Model 1121 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failures of fuel supply system hose assemblies, part numbers AE700024-1, 6723008-65, 6723008-67, 6723008-149, and 6723008-179, due to separation of the hose liner material from the wire braid reinforcing cover.
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Required Actions
Within 15 hours' time in service after the effective date, inspect fuel system flexible hose assemblies for leakage, install fuel valve switch guards (P/N 5883082-93 or equivalent), and insert FAA-approved AFM revision. Within 100 hours' time in service, vacuum test removed hose assemblies for liner separation. Replace defective hoses before further flight per Service Bulletin J-7.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 15 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD (for initial inspections and installations) and within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date (for vacuum testing). Replace defective hoses before further flight.
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Affected Aircraft
Aero Commander Division, North American Rockwell Corporation Model 1121 series airplanes, serial numbers 3 through 150.
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Supply System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-12-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-12-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: AERO COMMANDER DIVISION, NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL CORPORATION Model 1121 Series Airplanes Subject: Fuel Supply System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/21/1969 Make: Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd. Model: 1121 | 1121A | 1121B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 69-12-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-782 AD NUMBER: 69-12-08 SUBJECT HEADING: AERO COMMANDER DIVISION, NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL CORPORATION Model 1121 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 21, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-12-08 AERO COMMANDER DIVISION, NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL CORPORATION: Amdt. 39-782. Applies to Aero Commander Model 1121 series airplanes, S/N 3 through 150. Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent failures of fuel supply system hose assemblies, P/N AE700024-1, 6723008- 65, 6723008-67, 67-23008-149, and 6723008-179, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 15 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, (1) pressurize the engine fuel supply system by opening the fuel shutoff valves and turning the fuel boost pumps on. Visually inspect the fuel system flexible hose assemblies, P/N AE700024-1, 6723008-65, 6723008-67, 6723008-149, and 6723008-179 for any indications of leakage. Replace any defective hose assembly in accordance with paragraph (c), (2) install fuel valve switch guards, P/N 5883082-93, or the equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Flight Standards Division, Southwest Region, FAA, on the fuel control panel in accordance with Aero Commander Service Bulletin No. J-7 dated May 13, 1969, or later FAA approved revision or in a accordance with a method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Flight Standards Division, Southwest Region, FAA, (3) insert FAA approved Airplane Flight Manual Revision dated April 9, 1969 in the applicable Airplane Flight Manual. (b) Within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, remove the fuel supply flexible hose assemblies referenced in paragraph (a)(1), unless replaced with new hose assemblies in accordance with paragraph (c), and vacuum test these flexible hose assemblies for separation of the hose liner material from the wire braid reinforcing cover in accordance with Part II of Aero Commander Service Bulletin No. J-7 dated May 13, 1969, or later FAA approved revision or in accordance with an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Flight Standards Division, Southwest Region, FAA. (c) Replace any defective hose assemblies found as a result of the inspections required by paragraphs (a)(1) and (b), before further flight, following procedures outlined in Part II, steps d., e., and f. of Aero Commander Service Bulletin No. J-7 dated May 13, 1969, or later FAA approved revision, with new hose assemblies of the same part number or the equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Flight Standards Division, Southwest Region, FAA. This amendment becomes effective June 21, 1969. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-12-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-12-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: AERO COMMANDER DIVISION, NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL CORPORATION Model 1121 Series Airplanes Subject: Fuel Supply System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/21/1969 Make: Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd. Model: 1121 | 1121A | 1121B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large 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: 69-12-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-782 AD NUMBER: 69-12-08 SUBJECT HEADING: AERO COMMANDER DIVISION, NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL CORPORATION Model 1121 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 21, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-12-08 AERO COMMANDER DIVISION, NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL CORPORATION: Amdt. 39-782. Applies to Aero Commander Model 1121 series airplanes, S/N 3 through 150. Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent failures of fuel supply system hose assemblies, P/N AE700024-1, 6723008- 65, 6723008-67, 67-23008-149, and 6723008-179, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 15 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, (1) pressurize the engine fuel supply system by opening the fuel shutoff valves and turning the fuel boost pumps on. Visually inspect the fuel system flexible hose assemblies, P/N AE700024-1, 6723008-65, 6723008-67, 6723008-149, and 6723008-179 for any indications of leakage. Replace any defective hose assembly in accordance with paragraph (c), (2) install fuel valve switch guards, P/N 5883082-93, or the equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Flight Standards Division, Southwest Region, FAA, on the fuel control panel in accordance with Aero Commander Service Bulletin No. J-7 dated May 13, 1969, or later FAA approved revision or in a accordance with a method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Flight Standards Division, Southwest Region, FAA, (3) insert FAA approved Airplane Flight Manual Revision dated April 9, 1969 in the applicable Airplane Flight Manual. (b) Within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, remove the fuel supply flexible hose assemblies referenced in paragraph (a)(1), unless replaced with new hose assemblies in accordance with paragraph (c), and vacuum test these flexible hose assemblies for separation of the hose liner material from the wire braid reinforcing cover in accordance with Part II of Aero Commander Service Bulletin No. J-7 dated May 13, 1969, or later FAA approved revision or in accordance with an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Flight Standards Division, Southwest Region, FAA. (c) Replace any defective hose assemblies found as a result of the inspections required by paragraphs (a)(1) and (b), before further flight, following procedures outlined in Part II, steps d., e., and f. of Aero Commander Service Bulletin No. J-7 dated May 13, 1969, or later FAA approved revision, with new hose assemblies of the same part number or the equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Flight Standards Division, Southwest Region, FAA. This amendment becomes effective June 21, 1969. FOOTER:
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