AD 76-24-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | SOCATA | MS 892A-150 | Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS 892A-150, MS 892E-150, MS 893A, and MS 893E Airplanes |
| aircraft | SOCATA | MS 892E-150 | Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS 892A-150, MS 892E-150, MS 893A, and MS 893E Airplanes |
| aircraft | SOCATA | MS 893A | Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS 892A-150, MS 892E-150, MS 893A, and MS 893E Airplanes |
| aircraft | SOCATA | MS 893E | Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS 892A-150, MS 892E-150, MS 893A, and MS 893E Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Wear of rocker oil return pipes could lead to engine failure.
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Required Actions
Inspect rocker oil return pipes for wear within 10 hours time in service after the effective date. If wear exceeds 10% of pipe wall thickness, replace the part before further flight. Rework the cylinder cooling deflector spring within 25 hours time in service after the effective date.
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Compliance Time
within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date
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Affected Aircraft
Morane Saulnier (SOCATA) Models MS 892A-150, MS 892E-150, and MS 893A airplanes, all serial numbers, and Model MS 893E airplanes, serial numbers 12674 and below
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Federal Register Abstract
Oil Return Pipes
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-24-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-24-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS 892A-150, MS 892E-150, MS 893A, and MS 893E Airplanes Subject: Oil Return Pipes Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/14/1976 Make: SOCATA Model: MS 892A-150 | MS 892E-150 | MS 893A | MS 893E Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-24-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2780 AD NUMBER: 76-24-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS 892A-150, MS 892E-150, MS 893A, and MS 893E Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 14, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-24-04 MORANE SAULNIER (SOCATA): Amendment 39-2780. Applies to Models MS 892A-150, MS 892E-150, and MS 893A airplanes, all serial numbers, and Model MS 893E airplanes, serial numbers 12674 and below, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To detect rocker oil return pipe wear and prevent possible engine failure, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, inspect the rocker oil return pipes for wear in accordance with Socata Service Bulletin No. 124, GR 79-09, dated January 1976, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, rocker oil return pipe wear is found to exceed 10% of pipe wall thickness, before further flight, replace the part with a new part of the same part number. (c) Within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, rework the cylinder cooling deflector spring in accordance with Socata Service Bulletin No. 124, GR 79-09, dated January 1976, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective on December 14, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-24-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-24-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS 892A-150, MS 892E-150, MS 893A, and MS 893E Airplanes Subject: Oil Return Pipes Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/14/1976 Make: SOCATA Model: MS 892A-150 | MS 892E-150 | MS 893A | MS 893E 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: 76-24-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2780 AD NUMBER: 76-24-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS 892A-150, MS 892E-150, MS 893A, and MS 893E Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 14, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-24-04 MORANE SAULNIER (SOCATA): Amendment 39-2780. Applies to Models MS 892A-150, MS 892E-150, and MS 893A airplanes, all serial numbers, and Model MS 893E airplanes, serial numbers 12674 and below, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To detect rocker oil return pipe wear and prevent possible engine failure, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, inspect the rocker oil return pipes for wear in accordance with Socata Service Bulletin No. 124, GR 79-09, dated January 1976, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, rocker oil return pipe wear is found to exceed 10% of pipe wall thickness, before further flight, replace the part with a new part of the same part number. (c) Within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, rework the cylinder cooling deflector spring in accordance with Socata Service Bulletin No. 124, GR 79-09, dated January 1976, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective on December 14, 1976. FOOTER:
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