AD 70-17-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_70-17-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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Make: SOCATA Model: MS 880B | MS 885 | MS 894A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 70-17-04 CITATION: This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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-17-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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