AD 76-22-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7ECA | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Aircraft Corporation MODEL 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB and 8GCBC Airplanes |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7GCAA | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Aircraft Corporation MODEL 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB and 8GCBC Airplanes |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7GCBC | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Aircraft Corporation MODEL 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB and 8GCBC Airplanes |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7KCAB | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Aircraft Corporation MODEL 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB and 8GCBC Airplanes |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 8GCBC | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Aircraft Corporation MODEL 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB and 8GCBC Airplanes |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 8KCAB | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Aircraft Corporation MODEL 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB and 8GCBC Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks and/or permanent deformation in the lower frame side tubes of the adjustable front seat due to installation per Bellanca Kit #252.
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Required Actions
Inspect left and right side lower seat frame side tubes for cracks and permanent deformation after removing the seat cushion. Repair per AC 43.13-1 and install Bellanca Kit #253 or replace with new reinforced seat frame P/N 7-1513 if issues found. If no issues, install Bellanca Kit #253 within 20 hours' time in service.
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Compliance Time
within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Bellanca Aircraft Corporation models 7ECA (serial 1126-76 to 1173-76), 7GCAA (324-76 to 332-76), 7GCBC (887-76 to 942-76), 7KCAB (551-76 to 584-76), 8KCAB (219-76 to 265-76), 8GCBC (188-76 to 228-76), and all previous serials with adjustable front seats installed per Bellanca Kit #252.
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Federal Register Abstract
Adjustable Front Seat
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-22-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-22-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Aircraft Corporation MODEL 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB and ...Show more Subject: Adjustable Front Seat Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/02/1976 Make: American Champion Aircraft Corp. Model: 7ECA | 7GCAA | 7GCBC | 7KCAB | 8GCBC | 8KCAB 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: 76-22-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2753 AD NUMBER: 76-22-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Aircraft Corporation MODEL 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB and 8GCBC Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 2, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-22-01 BELLANCA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-2753. Applies to: MODEL SERIAL NUMBER 7 ECA 1126-76 thru 1173-76 7GCAA 324-76 thru 332-76 7GCBC 887-76 thru 942-76 7KCAB 551-76 thru 584-76 8KCAB 219-76 thru 265-76 8GCBC 188-76 thru 228-76 And all previous serial numbered airplanes in which the adjustable front seat has been installed per Bellanca Kit #252. Compliance required within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To detect permanent deformation and/or cracks in the lower frame side tubes on the adjustable front seat, accomplish the following: a. Inspect the left and right side lower seat frame side tubes for evidence of cracks and/or permanent deformation in an area just forward of the side brace and side tube junction. A permanent upward bow in the side tube at this junction is evidence of permanent deformation. The area can best be inspected after removal of the seat cushion. b. If cracks and/or permanent deformation are found, repair per AC 43.13-1 and install Bellanca Kit #253, or replace the seat frame with a new reinforced seat frame P/N 7-1513, before further flight. c. If cracks and/or permanent deformation are not found, install Bellanca Kit #253 within the next 20 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD. Bellanca Service Letter #C-125 dated May 19, 1976 pertains to this subject. This amendment becomes effective November 2, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-22-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-22-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Aircraft Corporation MODEL 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB and ...Show more Subject: Adjustable Front Seat Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/02/1976 Make: American Champion Aircraft Corp. Model: 7ECA | 7GCAA | 7GCBC | 7KCAB | 8GCBC | 8KCAB 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: 76-22-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2753 AD NUMBER: 76-22-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Aircraft Corporation MODEL 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB and 8GCBC Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 2, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-22-01 BELLANCA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-2753. Applies to: MODEL SERIAL NUMBER 7 ECA 1126-76 thru 1173-76 7GCAA 324-76 thru 332-76 7GCBC 887-76 thru 942-76 7KCAB 551-76 thru 584-76 8KCAB 219-76 thru 265-76 8GCBC 188-76 thru 228-76 And all previous serial numbered airplanes in which the adjustable front seat has been installed per Bellanca Kit #252. Compliance required within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To detect permanent deformation and/or cracks in the lower frame side tubes on the adjustable front seat, accomplish the following: a. Inspect the left and right side lower seat frame side tubes for evidence of cracks and/or permanent deformation in an area just forward of the side brace and side tube junction. A permanent upward bow in the side tube at this junction is evidence of permanent deformation. The area can best be inspected after removal of the seat cushion. b. If cracks and/or permanent deformation are found, repair per AC 43.13-1 and install Bellanca Kit #253, or replace the seat frame with a new reinforced seat frame P/N 7-1513, before further flight. c. If cracks and/or permanent deformation are not found, install Bellanca Kit #253 within the next 20 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD. Bellanca Service Letter #C-125 dated May 19, 1976 pertains to this subject. This amendment becomes effective November 2, 1976. FOOTER:
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