AD 71-16-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | SOCATA | MS 894A | Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Model MS. 894A Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the carburetor heating system
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Required Actions
Replace the Nylstop nut securing the carburetor heating shutter on its axle with an ELBE H.100 or Simmonds 4 PHT 280 steel nut in accordance with SOCATA-Service Bulletin No. 82-1 (GR. 75-04) or an FAA-approved equivalent.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Morane Saulnier Model MS.894A airplanes
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Federal Register Abstract
Carburetor Heating System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-16-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-16-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Model MS. 894A Airplanes Subject: Carburetor Heating System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/04/1971 Make: SOCATA Model: MS 894A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 71-16-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1257 AD NUMBER: 71-16-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Model MS. 894A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 4, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-16-07 MORANE SAULNIER: Amendment 39-1257. 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 carburetor heating system, replace the Nylstop nut that secures the carburetor heating shutter on its axle with an ELBE H.100 or Simmonds 4 PHT 280 steel nut in accordance with SOCATA-Service Bulletin No. 82-1 (GR. 75-04), dated November 1970, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective August 4, 1971. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-16-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-16-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Model MS. 894A Airplanes Subject: Carburetor Heating System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/04/1971 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: 71-16-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1257 AD NUMBER: 71-16-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Model MS. 894A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 4, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-16-07 MORANE SAULNIER: Amendment 39-1257. 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 carburetor heating system, replace the Nylstop nut that secures the carburetor heating shutter on its axle with an ELBE H.100 or Simmonds 4 PHT 280 steel nut in accordance with SOCATA-Service Bulletin No. 82-1 (GR. 75-04), dated November 1970, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective August 4, 1971. FOOTER:
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