AD 72-01-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 17-30A | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 17-30A, 17-31A, and 17-31ATC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 17-31A | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 17-30A, 17-31A, and 17-31ATC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 17-31ATC | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 17-30A, 17-31A, and 17-31ATC Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by the use of Aeroquip P/N 359-8D-0153 hose between the firewall and engine driven fuel pump.
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Required Actions
Replace Aeroquip P/N 359-8D-0153 hose with Bellanca P/N 198003-10 or an equivalent method of compliance approved by the FAA. Compliance must be accomplished prior to next flight.
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Compliance Time
Prior to next flight
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Affected Aircraft
Bellanca Model 17-30A (Serial Numbers 30394-30403, 30405); 17-31A (Serial Number 32-53); and 17-31ATC (Serial Numbers 31022-31025)
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Federal Register Abstract
Engine Fuel Hose
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AD Final Rules - DRS_72-01-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-01-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 17-30A, 17-31A, and 17-31ATC Airplanes Subject: Engine Fuel Hose Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/05/1972 Make: Alexandria Aircraft, LLC Model: 17-30A | 17-31A | 17-31ATC Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 72-01-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1373 AD NUMBER: 72-01-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 17-30A, 17-31A, and 17-31ATC Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 5, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-01-03 BELLANCA: Amdt. 39-1373. Applies to Models 17-30A (Serial Numbers 30394, 30395, 30396, 30397, 30398, 30399, 30400, 30401, 30402, 30403 and 30405); 17-31A (Serial Number 32-53); and 17-31ATC (Serial Numbers 31022, 31023, 31024 and 31025) Airplanes. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, accomplish the following: Prior to next flight replace hose Aeroquip P/N 359-8D-0153, located between the firewall and engine driven fuel pump, with hose Bellanca P/N 198003-10, or an equivalent method of compliance approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. Bellanca Service Letter No. 68 dated December 3, 1971, pertains to this subject. This amendment becomes effective January 5, 1972, to all persons except those to whom it was made effective by telegram dated December 17, 1971. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_72-01-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-01-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 17-30A, 17-31A, and 17-31ATC Airplanes Subject: Engine Fuel Hose Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/05/1972 Make: Alexandria Aircraft, LLC Model: 17-30A | 17-31A | 17-31ATC 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: 72-01-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1373 AD NUMBER: 72-01-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 17-30A, 17-31A, and 17-31ATC Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 5, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-01-03 BELLANCA: Amdt. 39-1373. Applies to Models 17-30A (Serial Numbers 30394, 30395, 30396, 30397, 30398, 30399, 30400, 30401, 30402, 30403 and 30405); 17-31A (Serial Number 32-53); and 17-31ATC (Serial Numbers 31022, 31023, 31024 and 31025) Airplanes. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, accomplish the following: Prior to next flight replace hose Aeroquip P/N 359-8D-0153, located between the firewall and engine driven fuel pump, with hose Bellanca P/N 198003-10, or an equivalent method of compliance approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. Bellanca Service Letter No. 68 dated December 3, 1971, pertains to this subject. This amendment becomes effective January 5, 1972, to all persons except those to whom it was made effective by telegram dated December 17, 1971. FOOTER:
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