AD 70-17-04

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS. 880B, MS. 885, and MS. 894A Airplanes

AD Number
70-17-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
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This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft SOCATA MS 880B Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS. 880B, MS. 885, and MS. 894A Airplanes
aircraft SOCATA MS 885 Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS. 880B, MS. 885, and MS. 894A Airplanes
aircraft SOCATA MS 894A Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS. 880B, MS. 885, and MS. 894A Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Leaks in the fuel system could result in possible fires.

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Required Actions

Install flexible fuel lines between the engine pump and the carburetor and in the fuel pressure system in accordance with Parts 2 and 3 of SOCATA Service Bulletin No. 56, dated December 1968, or later SGAC-approved issue or an FAA-approved equivalent.

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Compliance Time

within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Morane Saulnier Models MS. 880B, MS. 885, and MS. 894A airplanes

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Federal Register Abstract

Leaks in Fuel System

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AD Number:
70-17-04
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS. 880B, MS. 885, and MS. 894A Airplanes
Subject:
Leaks in Fuel System
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
09/12/1970
Make:
SOCATA
Model:
MS 880B | MS 885 | MS 894A
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 70-17-04
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1066

AD NUMBER:   70-17-04

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS. 880B, MS. 885, and MS. 894A Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective September 12, 1970.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   70-17-04 MORANE SAULNIER: Amdt. 39-1066. Applies to Models MS. 880B, MS. 885, and MS. 894A airplanes.

To prevent possible fires resulting from leaks in the fuel system, within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, modify the fuel system by installing flexible fuel lines between the engine pump and the carburetor and in the fuel pressure system in accordance with Parts 2 and 3 of SOCATA Service Bulletin No. 56, dated December 1968, or later SGAC-approved issue or an FAA-approved equivalent.

This amendment becomes effective September 12, 1970.

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AD Number:
70-17-04
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS. 880B, MS. 885, and MS. 894A Airplanes
Subject:
Leaks in Fuel System
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
09/12/1970
Make:
SOCATA
Model:
MS 880B | MS 885 | MS 894A
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: 70-17-04
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1066

AD NUMBER:   70-17-04

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS. 880B, MS. 885, and MS. 894A Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective September 12, 1970.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   70-17-04 MORANE SAULNIER: Amdt. 39-1066. Applies to Models MS. 880B, MS. 885, and MS. 894A airplanes.

To prevent possible fires resulting from leaks in the fuel system, within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, modify the fuel system by installing flexible fuel lines between the engine pump and the carburetor and in the fuel pressure system in accordance with Parts 2 and 3 of SOCATA Service Bulletin No. 56, dated December 1968, or later SGAC-approved issue or an FAA-approved equivalent.

This amendment becomes effective September 12, 1970.

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