AD 71-10-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 17-30 | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 17-30 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Hazardous fuel leakage due to inadequate sealing in the electric fuel pump seal chamber.
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Required Actions
Install an electric fuel pump seal chamber drain in accordance with Bellanca Service Letter No. 64 or an approved method.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Bellanca Model 17-30 Airplanes with serial numbers 30002 through 30216.
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Leakage
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-10-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-10-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 17-30 Airplanes Subject: Fuel Leakage Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/08/1971 Make: Alexandria Aircraft, LLC Model: 17-30 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 71-10-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1205 AD NUMBER: 71-10-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 17-30 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 8, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-10-01 BELLANCA: Amendment 39-1205. Applies to Model 17-30 (Serial Numbers 30002 through 30216) Airplanes. Compliance: Required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent hazardous fuel leakage in these airplanes, accomplish the following: Within 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, install an electric fuel pump seal chamber drain in accordance with instructions contained in Bellanca Service Letter No. 64, dated April 6, 1971, or any other method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. This amendment becomes effective May 8, 1971. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-10-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-10-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 17-30 Airplanes Subject: Fuel Leakage Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/08/1971 Make: Alexandria Aircraft, LLC Model: 17-30 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: 71-10-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1205 AD NUMBER: 71-10-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 17-30 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 8, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-10-01 BELLANCA: Amendment 39-1205. Applies to Model 17-30 (Serial Numbers 30002 through 30216) Airplanes. Compliance: Required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent hazardous fuel leakage in these airplanes, accomplish the following: Within 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, install an electric fuel pump seal chamber drain in accordance with instructions contained in Bellanca Service Letter No. 64, dated April 6, 1971, or any other method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. This amendment becomes effective May 8, 1971. FOOTER:
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