AD 72-13-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 17-30 Airplanes

AD Number
72-13-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Alexandria Aircraft, LLC 17-30 Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 17-30 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the fuel boost pump circuit could lead to engine flooding when using the fuel boost pump, potentially causing loss of engine power.

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Required Actions

Install a three-position toggle switch, three-ohm 20-watt resistor, switch guard, and five-amp circuit breaker per Bellanca Service Letter 61A/Revision A and Drawing SK-2-1040/Revision D; update Airplane Flight Manual with Revision 13 or 14. For Weldon pumps, install a two-position spring-loaded switch, five-amp breaker, and specific placards as outlined.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 hours' time in service after June 26, 1971, or within 10 hours' time in service after September 14, 1971, as applicable.

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Affected Aircraft

Bellanca Model 17-30 airplanes with serial numbers 30002 through 30262, equipped with Airborne Model 2B6-9 or Weldon 4020-A2A/10050-A fuel boost pumps.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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