AD 76-11-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | SOCATA | MS 880B | Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS880B, MS892A-150, MS892E-150, MS893A, MS893E, MS894A and MS894E Airplanes |
| aircraft | SOCATA | MS 892A-150 | Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS880B, MS892A-150, MS892E-150, MS893A, MS893E, MS894A and MS894E Airplanes |
| aircraft | SOCATA | MS 892E-150 | Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS880B, MS892A-150, MS892E-150, MS893A, MS893E, MS894A and MS894E Airplanes |
| aircraft | SOCATA | MS 893A | Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS880B, MS892A-150, MS892E-150, MS893A, MS893E, MS894A and MS894E Airplanes |
| aircraft | SOCATA | MS 893E | Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS880B, MS892A-150, MS892E-150, MS893A, MS893E, MS894A and MS894E Airplanes |
| aircraft | SOCATA | MS 894A | Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS880B, MS892A-150, MS892E-150, MS893A, MS893E, MS894A and MS894E Airplanes |
| aircraft | SOCATA | MS 894E | Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS880B, MS892A-150, MS892E-150, MS893A, MS893E, MS894A and MS894E Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Possible loss of an engine cowling due to improper latching of locks and cowl lock wear.
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Required Actions
Inspect and adjust engine cowl locks, replace worn centering tabs and pins, revise AFM or install placards with cowl locking procedures, replace Dialatch locks with Socata-type locks on MS880B serial 831-1604, and install reinforcing plates and stops.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10, 25, 50, or 100 hours time in service after the effective date, as specified.
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Affected Aircraft
Socata Models MS880B (serial 831-1604), MS892A-150, MS892E-150, MS893A, MS893E, MS894A, and MS894E, serial numbers 831 and above.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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