AD 76-26-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | SOCATA | MS 892A-150 | Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS 892 A-150, 892E-150, 893A, 893E, 894A, and 894E Airplanes |
| aircraft | SOCATA | MS 892E-150 | Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS 892 A-150, 892E-150, 893A, 893E, 894A, and 894E Airplanes |
| aircraft | SOCATA | MS 893A | Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS 892 A-150, 892E-150, 893A, 893E, 894A, and 894E Airplanes |
| aircraft | SOCATA | MS 893E | Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS 892 A-150, 892E-150, 893A, 893E, 894A, and 894E Airplanes |
| aircraft | SOCATA | MS 894A | Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS 892 A-150, 892E-150, 893A, 893E, 894A, and 894E Airplanes |
| aircraft | SOCATA | MS 894E | Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS 892 A-150, 892E-150, 893A, 893E, 894A, and 894E Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loose or missing carburetor heat flap retaining screws could cause possible carburetor icing.
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Required Actions
Inspect carburetor heat flap retaining screws for loose or lost screws before further flight. If loose or missing screws are found, replace all screws and nuts. If no screws are loose or missing, replace all screws and nuts within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight (for inspection); within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date (for replacement if no issues found)
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Affected Aircraft
Morane Saulnier (SOCATA) Models MS 892 A-150, 892E-150, 893A, 893E, 894A, and 894E airplanes equipped with Avco-Lycoming or Franklin engines.
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Federal Register Abstract
Carburetor Icing
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-26-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-26-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS 892 A-150, 892E-150, 893A, 893E, 894A, and 894E Airplanes Subject: Carburetor Icing Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/06/1977 Make: SOCATA Model: MS 892A-150 | MS 892E-150 | MS 893A | MS 893E | MS 894A | MS 894E 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: 76-26-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2792 AD NUMBER: 76-26-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS 892 A-150, 892E-150, 893A, 893E, 894A, and 894E Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 6, 1977. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-26-03 MORANE SAULNIER (SOCATA): Amendment 39-2792. Applies to Models MS 892 A-150, 892E-150, 893A, 893E, 894A, and 894E airplanes, equipped with Avco- Lycoming or Franklin engines, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible carburetor icing, due to loose or missing carburetor heat flap retaining screws, accomplish the following: (a) Before further flight, inspect the carburetor heat flap retaining screws for loose or lost screws in accordance with Socata Service Bulletin No. 125/1, dated September 1976, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, any carburetor heat flap retaining screw is found loose or missing, replace all the screws and nuts in accordance with Socata Service Bulletin No. 125/1, dated September 1976, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (c) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, no screws are found loose or missing, within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, replace all the carburetor heat flap retaining screws and nuts in accordance with Socata Service Bulletin No. 125/1, dated September 1976, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective January 6, 1977. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-26-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-26-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS 892 A-150, 892E-150, 893A, 893E, 894A, and 894E Airplanes Subject: Carburetor Icing Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/06/1977 Make: SOCATA Model: MS 892A-150 | MS 892E-150 | MS 893A | MS 893E | MS 894A | MS 894E 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: 76-26-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2792 AD NUMBER: 76-26-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Morane Saulnier Models MS 892 A-150, 892E-150, 893A, 893E, 894A, and 894E Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 6, 1977. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-26-03 MORANE SAULNIER (SOCATA): Amendment 39-2792. Applies to Models MS 892 A-150, 892E-150, 893A, 893E, 894A, and 894E airplanes, equipped with Avco- Lycoming or Franklin engines, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible carburetor icing, due to loose or missing carburetor heat flap retaining screws, accomplish the following: (a) Before further flight, inspect the carburetor heat flap retaining screws for loose or lost screws in accordance with Socata Service Bulletin No. 125/1, dated September 1976, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, any carburetor heat flap retaining screw is found loose or missing, replace all the screws and nuts in accordance with Socata Service Bulletin No. 125/1, dated September 1976, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (c) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, no screws are found loose or missing, within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, replace all the carburetor heat flap retaining screws and nuts in accordance with Socata Service Bulletin No. 125/1, dated September 1976, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective January 6, 1977. FOOTER:
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