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.
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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.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 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
Battery Box Modification
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-17-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-17-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS. 880B, MS. 885, and MS. 894A Airplanes Subject: Battery Box Modification 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Make: SOCATA Model: MS 880B | MS 885 | MS 894A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 70-17-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1067 AD NUMBER: 70-17-05 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: 70-17-05 MORANE SAULNIER: Amdt. 39-1067. Applies to Models MS. 880B, MS. 885, and MS. 894A airplanes. To prevent a possible fire resulting from contact between the terminal components of the battery cable and the battery box, within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, accomplish the following: (a) Modify the battery box by installing an insulating plate in accordance with Socata Service Bulletin No. 68 dated November 1969 or later SGAC-approved issue or an FAA- approved equivalent. (b) Inspect the battery cables in the area of the battery box for damage due to wear against the battery box. (c) If the battery cable is found to be damaged during the inspection required by paragraph (b), before further flight replace the cable with a serviceable cable of the same part number. This amendment becomes effective September 12, 1970. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-17-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-17-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS. 880B, MS. 885, and MS. 894A Airplanes Subject: Battery Box Modification 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: 70-17-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1067 AD NUMBER: 70-17-05 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: 70-17-05 MORANE SAULNIER: Amdt. 39-1067. Applies to Models MS. 880B, MS. 885, and MS. 894A airplanes. To prevent a possible fire resulting from contact between the terminal components of the battery cable and the battery box, within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, accomplish the following: (a) Modify the battery box by installing an insulating plate in accordance with Socata Service Bulletin No. 68 dated November 1969 or later SGAC-approved issue or an FAA- approved equivalent. (b) Inspect the battery cables in the area of the battery box for damage due to wear against the battery box. (c) If the battery cable is found to be damaged during the inspection required by paragraph (b), before further flight replace the cable with a serviceable cable of the same part number. This amendment becomes effective September 12, 1970. FOOTER:
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