AD 71-16-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | SOCATA | MS 894A | Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Model MS.894A Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the electrovalve outlet and inlet fuel lines in the engine compartment.
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Required Actions
Replace the electrovalve outlet fuel line P/N 894.52.0.013 with new P/N 894.52.0.047, and replace the electrovalve inlet fuel line and union assembly P/N 804.52.0.011 with new inlet fuel hose and adapter union P/N 894.52.0.045, following SOCATA-Service Bulletin No. 81 (Gr. 28.11) or FAA-approved equivalent.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Morane Saulnier Model MS.894A airplanes
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Line Replacement
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-16-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-16-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Model MS.894A Airplanes Subject: Fuel Line Replacement Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/29/1971 Make: SOCATA Model: MS 894A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 71-16-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1252 AD NUMBER: 71-16-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Model MS.894A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 29, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-16-03 MORANE SAULNIER: Amdt. 39-1252. Applies to Morane Saulnier Model MS.894A airplanes. Compliance is required within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the electrovalve outlet and inlet fuel lines in the engine compartment, replace the electrovalve outlet fuel line, P/N 894.52.0.013, with a new outlet fuel line, P/N 894.52.0.047, and replace the electrovalve inlet fuel line and union assembly, P/N 804.52.0.011, with a new inlet fuel hose and adapter union, P/N 894.52.0.045, in accordance with SOCATA-Service Bulletin No. 81 (Gr. 28.11), dated October 1970, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective July 29, 1971. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-16-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-16-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Model MS.894A Airplanes Subject: Fuel Line Replacement Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/29/1971 Make: SOCATA Model: 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: 71-16-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1252 AD NUMBER: 71-16-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Model MS.894A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 29, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-16-03 MORANE SAULNIER: Amdt. 39-1252. Applies to Morane Saulnier Model MS.894A airplanes. Compliance is required within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the electrovalve outlet and inlet fuel lines in the engine compartment, replace the electrovalve outlet fuel line, P/N 894.52.0.013, with a new outlet fuel line, P/N 894.52.0.047, and replace the electrovalve inlet fuel line and union assembly, P/N 804.52.0.011, with a new inlet fuel hose and adapter union, P/N 894.52.0.045, in accordance with SOCATA-Service Bulletin No. 81 (Gr. 28.11), dated October 1970, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective July 29, 1971. FOOTER:
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