AD 75-11-02

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Maule Models M-4-210, M-4-210C, and M-5-210C

AD Number
75-11-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
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Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. M-4-210 Airworthiness Directives; Maule Models M-4-210, M-4-210C, and M-5-210C
aircraft Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. M-4-210C Airworthiness Directives; Maule Models M-4-210, M-4-210C, and M-5-210C
aircraft Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. M-5-210C Airworthiness Directives; Maule Models M-4-210, M-4-210C, and M-5-210C

Unsafe Condition

Fuel leakage in the cabin area and reduced fuel line flexibility due to cracking around flares on the short line and inadequate design of the long line.

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Required Actions

Inspect the short line connected at the firewall to the check valve for cracking around the flares and replace if necessary. Remove the existing long line and install an 8-inch long, 1/4 inch diameter aluminum tube with a 1.5 to 2.0 inch diameter loop installed horizontally. Reinstall the check valve with the arrow pointing aft, and perform a functional check for leaks.

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Compliance Time

within the next 30 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished

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Affected Aircraft

Maule Models M-4-210 serial numbers 1001 through 1045; M-4-210C serial numbers 1001C through 1117C; M-5-210C serial numbers 6001C through 6069C, 6072C, 6076C, 6077C, 6079C, 6080C, 6084C, and 6087C

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Federal Register Abstract

Fuel Lines

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AD Number:
75-11-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Maule Models M-4-210, M-4-210C, and M-5-210C
Subject:
Fuel Lines
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
05/19/1975
Make:
Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc.
Model:
M-4-210 | M-4-210C | M-5-210C
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 75-11-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2199

AD NUMBER:   75-11-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Maule Models M-4-210, M-4-210C, and M-5-210C

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective May 19, 1975.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   75-11-02 MAULE AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-2199. Applies to the Models M-4-210 serial numbers 1001 through 1045; M-4-210C serial numbers 1001C through 1117C; M-5-210C serial numbers 6001C through 6069C, 6072C, 6076C, 6077C, 6079C, 6080C, 6084C, and 6087C, certificated in all categories.
Compliance required within the next 30 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished.
To prevent fuel leakage in the cabin area and allow fuel line flexibility, accomplish the following or an equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region:
1. Turn the fuel tank selector valve to off position.
2. Remove the engine fuel injector return line from the firewall to the fuel header tank. (Line located in cabin wall to left of pilots feet.)
3. Short line inspection - Inspect the short line connected at the firewall to the check valve for cracking around the flares. If cracks are found, replace line with a serviceable line in accordance with Advisory Circular 43.13.
4. Long line replacement - Remove existing long line and install an 8-inch long, 1/4 inch diameter aluminum tube, between the return check valve and the header tank, using appropriate tube and fittings. This line is to incorporate a 1.5 to 2.0 inch diameter loop in the middle. Use caution when bending the tubing to prevent kinking. This looped tubing must be installed with the plane of the loop horizontal so that no low undrainable spots exist.
5. The check valve must be reinstalled with the arrow pointing aft.
6. Functional check the return line for leaks and repair as necessary.
Maule Aircraft Corporation Service Letter 31 covers the same subject.
This amendment becomes effective May 19, 1975.

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AD Number:
75-11-02
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Maule Models M-4-210, M-4-210C, and M-5-210C
Subject:
Fuel Lines
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
05/19/1975
Make:
Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc.
Model:
M-4-210 | M-4-210C | M-5-210C
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: 75-11-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2199

AD NUMBER:   75-11-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Maule Models M-4-210, M-4-210C, and M-5-210C

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective May 19, 1975.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   75-11-02 MAULE AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-2199. Applies to the Models M-4-210 serial numbers 1001 through 1045; M-4-210C serial numbers 1001C through 1117C; M-5-210C serial numbers 6001C through 6069C, 6072C, 6076C, 6077C, 6079C, 6080C, 6084C, and 6087C, certificated in all categories.
Compliance required within the next 30 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished.
To prevent fuel leakage in the cabin area and allow fuel line flexibility, accomplish the following or an equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region:
1. Turn the fuel tank selector valve to off position.
2. Remove the engine fuel injector return line from the firewall to the fuel header tank. (Line located in cabin wall to left of pilots feet.)
3. Short line inspection - Inspect the short line connected at the firewall to the check valve for cracking around the flares. If cracks are found, replace line with a serviceable line in accordance with Advisory Circular 43.13.
4. Long line replacement - Remove existing long line and install an 8-inch long, 1/4 inch diameter aluminum tube, between the return check valve and the header tank, using appropriate tube and fittings. This line is to incorporate a 1.5 to 2.0 inch diameter loop in the middle. Use caution when bending the tubing to prevent kinking. This looped tubing must be installed with the plane of the loop horizontal so that no low undrainable spots exist.
5. The check valve must be reinstalled with the arrow pointing aft.
6. Functional check the return line for leaks and repair as necessary.
Maule Aircraft Corporation Service Letter 31 covers the same subject.
This amendment becomes effective May 19, 1975.

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