AD 70-17-05
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
Possible fire resulting from contact between the terminal components of the battery cable and the battery box.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Required Actions
Install an insulating plate in the battery box per Socata Service Bulletin No. 68 or equivalent, inspect battery cables for damage due to wear against the battery box, and replace damaged cables with serviceable ones of the same part number before further flight.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Affected Aircraft
Morane Saulnier Models MS. 880B, MS. 885, and MS. 894A airplanes
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.