AD 70-24-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 177 | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 177 Series Airplane |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 177A | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 177 Series Airplane |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 177B | Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 177 Series Airplane |
Unsafe Condition
The fuel shut-off valve may not return to the full open position after being shut off due to bending of the flexible control wire between the firewall support and the shutoff valve.
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Required Actions
Inspect the fuel shutoff valve operation within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date and every 100 hours thereafter, or install a heavier control cable (P/N S2113-1) per Cessna Service Letter SE70-24. If bending prevents full opening, make necessary repairs or replace parts before further flight.
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Compliance Time
within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours' time in service from the date of the last inspection
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Model 177, 177A, 177B (Serial Numbers 17700001 thru 17701530)
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-24-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-24-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 177 Series Airplane Subject: Fuel Shut-Off Valve Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/08/1970 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 177 | 177A | 177B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 70-24-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1114 AD NUMBER: 70-24-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 177 Series Airplane ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 8, 1970. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-24-04 CESSNA: Amdt. 39-1114. Applies to Cessna 177 Series (Serial Numbers 17700001 thru 17701530) Airplanes. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To assure that the fuel shutoff valve will return to the full open position after being shut off, accomplish either Paragraph A or B as follows: A) Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours' time in service from the date of the last inspection, accomplish the following: (1) Visually inspect the operation of the fuel shutoff valve by removing the safety wire between the knob and bracket. Then pull the knob out to the full closed position followed by moving the knob forward to the full open position. (2) Check the fuel shutoff valve arm at the firewall to assure that it has returned to the full open position. (3) If the inspection discloses that the fuel shutoff valve is operating normally, reinstall .018 mild steel wire between the knob and bracket. (4) If the inspection discloses that bending of the fuel shutoff valve flexible control wire occurs between the firewall support and the shutoff valve which prevents the fuel shutoff valve from returning to the full open position, prior to further flight make the necessary replacements, adjustments or repairs to assure proper fuel shutoff valve operation, and reinstall .018 mild steel wire between the knob and bracket or alternatively install a heavier fuel shutoff valve control cable P/N S2113-1 and associated parts in accordance with Cessna Service Letter SE70-24, dated September 25, 1970, or later FAA approved revision or any other method approved as an equivalent by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. B) Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, install heavier fuel shutoff valve control cable P/N S2113-1 and associated parts in accordance with Cessna Service Letter SE70-24, dated September 25, 1970, or later FAA approved revision or any other method approved as an equivalent by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. C) When the replacement of the heavier fuel shutoff valve control cable P/N S2113-1 and associated parts described in either Paragraphs A(4) or B of this AD have been accomplished, the inspections required by this AD are no longer required. This amendment becomes effective December 8, 1970. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-24-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-24-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 177 Series Airplane Subject: Fuel Shut-Off Valve Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/08/1970 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 177 | 177A | 177B 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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 70-24-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1114 AD NUMBER: 70-24-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CESSNA Model 177 Series Airplane ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 8, 1970. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-24-04 CESSNA: Amdt. 39-1114. Applies to Cessna 177 Series (Serial Numbers 17700001 thru 17701530) Airplanes. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To assure that the fuel shutoff valve will return to the full open position after being shut off, accomplish either Paragraph A or B as follows: A) Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours' time in service from the date of the last inspection, accomplish the following: (1) Visually inspect the operation of the fuel shutoff valve by removing the safety wire between the knob and bracket. Then pull the knob out to the full closed position followed by moving the knob forward to the full open position. (2) Check the fuel shutoff valve arm at the firewall to assure that it has returned to the full open position. (3) If the inspection discloses that the fuel shutoff valve is operating normally, reinstall .018 mild steel wire between the knob and bracket. (4) If the inspection discloses that bending of the fuel shutoff valve flexible control wire occurs between the firewall support and the shutoff valve which prevents the fuel shutoff valve from returning to the full open position, prior to further flight make the necessary replacements, adjustments or repairs to assure proper fuel shutoff valve operation, and reinstall .018 mild steel wire between the knob and bracket or alternatively install a heavier fuel shutoff valve control cable P/N S2113-1 and associated parts in accordance with Cessna Service Letter SE70-24, dated September 25, 1970, or later FAA approved revision or any other method approved as an equivalent by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. B) Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, install heavier fuel shutoff valve control cable P/N S2113-1 and associated parts in accordance with Cessna Service Letter SE70-24, dated September 25, 1970, or later FAA approved revision or any other method approved as an equivalent by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. C) When the replacement of the heavier fuel shutoff valve control cable P/N S2113-1 and associated parts described in either Paragraphs A(4) or B of this AD have been accomplished, the inspections required by this AD are no longer required. This amendment becomes effective December 8, 1970. FOOTER:
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