AD 78-13-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. | M-5-210C | Airworthiness Directives; Maule Models M-5-210C and M-5-235C |
| aircraft | Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. | M-5-235C | Airworthiness Directives; Maule Models M-5-210C and M-5-235C |
Unsafe Condition
Deformed fuel line tubes and hexagonal head clamps could reduce fuel feed or supply to the engine.
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Required Actions
Inspect fuel line tube clamps. If clamps have hexagonal heads, drain tanks, loosen clamps, inspect tubes for deformation. Replace deformed tubes with specified part numbers and use round head Aeroseal hose clamps torqued to 15-20 inch pounds. Leak check fuel system before return to service.
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 hours' time in service
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Affected Aircraft
Maule Models M-5-210C (S/N 6190C through 6204C), M-5-235C (S/N 7061C through 7160C, 7163C through 7167C, 7194C and 7197C)
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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