AD 70-17-06
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
The existing firewall sealant may allow flames or harmful gases to pass into the cabin from the engine compartment.
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Required Actions
Replace the existing firewall sealant with STABOND HT-4 fire-resistant sealant (LAC-40-475 specification) or other FAA-approved equivalent within 100 hours' time in service after the effective date.
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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
Firewall Sealant
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-17-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-17-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS. 880B, MS. 885, and MS. 894A Airplanes Subject: Firewall Sealant 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Make: SOCATA Model: MS 880B | MS 885 | MS 894A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 70-17-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1068 AD NUMBER: 70-17-06 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: 70-17-06 MORANE SAULNIER: Amdt. 39-1068. Applies to Models MS. 880B, MS. 885, and MS. 894A airplanes. To prevent the possibility of flames or harmful gases passing into the cabin from the engine compartment, within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, replace the existing firewall sealant with "STABOND HT-4", Specification LAC-40-475 fire-resistant sealant manufactured by American Latex Product Corporation, or other FAA-approved fire-resistant sealant. This amendment becomes effective September 12, 1970. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-17-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-17-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS. 880B, MS. 885, and MS. 894A Airplanes Subject: Firewall Sealant 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: 70-17-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1068 AD NUMBER: 70-17-06 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: 70-17-06 MORANE SAULNIER: Amdt. 39-1068. Applies to Models MS. 880B, MS. 885, and MS. 894A airplanes. To prevent the possibility of flames or harmful gases passing into the cabin from the engine compartment, within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, replace the existing firewall sealant with "STABOND HT-4", Specification LAC-40-475 fire-resistant sealant manufactured by American Latex Product Corporation, or other FAA-approved fire-resistant sealant. This amendment becomes effective September 12, 1970. FOOTER:
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