AD 70-01-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 177 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 177 and 177A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 177A | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 177 and 177A Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Damage to the fuel quantity transmitter float arm during refueling can result in inaccurate quantity indication.
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Required Actions
Remove the fuel quantity transmitter from each fuel tank and install new Cessna P/N 12341-667-1 and 12341-667-2 fuel gauge transmitters in accordance with Cessna Service Letter No. SE69-25 or an approved method.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD but no later than March 1, 1970
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Models 177 and 177A, Serial Numbers 177-00001 thru 177-01160, 177-01165 thru 177-01168, 177-01171, 177-01174 thru 177-01178 and 177-01180
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Quantity Transmitter Float
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-01-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-01-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 177 and 177A Airplanes Subject: Fuel Quantity Transmitter Float Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/03/1970 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 177 | 177A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 70-01-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-906 AD NUMBER: 70-01-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 177 and 177A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 3, 1970. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-01-02 CESSNA: Amdt. 39-906. Applies to Models 177 and 177A, Serial Numbers 177- 00001 thru 177-01160, 177-01165 thru 177-01168, 177-01171, 177-01174 thru 177-01178 and 177-01180, airplanes. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible damage to the fuel quantity transmitter float arm during refueling, which can result in inaccurate quantity indication, accomplish the following: Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD but no later than March 1, 1970, remove the fuel quantity transmitter from each fuel tank and install new Cessna P/N 12341-667-1 and 12341-667-2 fuel gauge transmitters in accordance with the instructions contained in Cessna Service Letter No. SE69-25. dated December 9, 1969, or any other method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. This amendment becomes effective January 3, 1970. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-01-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-01-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 177 and 177A Airplanes Subject: Fuel Quantity Transmitter Float Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/03/1970 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 177 | 177A 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: 70-01-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-906 AD NUMBER: 70-01-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Models 177 and 177A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 3, 1970. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-01-02 CESSNA: Amdt. 39-906. Applies to Models 177 and 177A, Serial Numbers 177- 00001 thru 177-01160, 177-01165 thru 177-01168, 177-01171, 177-01174 thru 177-01178 and 177-01180, airplanes. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible damage to the fuel quantity transmitter float arm during refueling, which can result in inaccurate quantity indication, accomplish the following: Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD but no later than March 1, 1970, remove the fuel quantity transmitter from each fuel tank and install new Cessna P/N 12341-667-1 and 12341-667-2 fuel gauge transmitters in accordance with the instructions contained in Cessna Service Letter No. SE69-25. dated December 9, 1969, or any other method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. This amendment becomes effective January 3, 1970. FOOTER:
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