AD 81-16-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7ECA | Airworthiness Directives; BELLANCA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models 8KCAB, 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 7KCAB Airplanes |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7GCAA | Airworthiness Directives; BELLANCA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models 8KCAB, 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 7KCAB Airplanes |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7GCBC | Airworthiness Directives; BELLANCA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models 8KCAB, 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 7KCAB Airplanes |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 7KCAB | Airworthiness Directives; BELLANCA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models 8KCAB, 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 7KCAB Airplanes |
| aircraft | American Champion Aircraft Corp. | 8KCAB | Airworthiness Directives; BELLANCA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models 8KCAB, 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 7KCAB Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Improper installation of the competition harness (ACRO harness) shoulder straps not passing on the forward side of the seat back could result in inadequate retention of the pilot during acrobatic maneuvers.
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Required Actions
Insert figure I of this AD into applicable aircraft flight manuals, attach figure I to 'Operating Limitation Instructions' yellow cards for Model 7 Series airplanes without flight manuals, and inspect competition harness installations to ensure shoulder straps are installed per figure I with straps passing forward of the seat back.
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Compliance Time
before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Bellanca Aircraft Corporation Models 8KCAB, 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, and 7KCAB airplanes certificated in the Acrobatic category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Competition Harness Installation
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AD Final Rules - DRS_81-16-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 81-16-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BELLANCA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models 8KCAB, 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 7KCAB Airplanes Subject: Competition Harness Installation Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/28/1981 Make: American Champion Aircraft Corp. Model: 7ECA | 7GCAA | 7GCBC | 7KCAB | 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: 81-16-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4172 AD NUMBER: 81-16-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BELLANCA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models 8KCAB, 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 7KCAB Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 28, 1981. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 81-16-04 BELLANCA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-4172. Applies to Models 8KCAB, 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 7KCAB airplanes certificated in Acrobatic category. To insure that the competition harness (also referred to as the ACRO harness) is installed properly, accomplish the following before further flight: 1. Unless previously accomplished, insert figure I of this AD into all applicable aircraft having approved flight manuals. 2. Attach figure I of this AD to all "Operating Limitation Instructions" (yellow card) for those applicable aircraft where a flight manual is not required (Model 7 Series airplanes). 3. Inspect all competition harness installations to insure that the shoulder straps are installed in accordance with figure I of this AD. Insure that the shoulder straps of the added harness pass on the forward side of the seat back. This amendment becomes effective July 28, 1981. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_81-16-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 81-16-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BELLANCA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models 8KCAB, 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 7KCAB Airplanes Subject: Competition Harness Installation Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/28/1981 Make: American Champion Aircraft Corp. Model: 7ECA | 7GCAA | 7GCBC | 7KCAB | 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: 81-16-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4172 AD NUMBER: 81-16-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BELLANCA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models 8KCAB, 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 7KCAB Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 28, 1981. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 81-16-04 BELLANCA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-4172. Applies to Models 8KCAB, 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC and 7KCAB airplanes certificated in Acrobatic category. To insure that the competition harness (also referred to as the ACRO harness) is installed properly, accomplish the following before further flight: 1. Unless previously accomplished, insert figure I of this AD into all applicable aircraft having approved flight manuals. 2. Attach figure I of this AD to all "Operating Limitation Instructions" (yellow card) for those applicable aircraft where a flight manual is not required (Model 7 Series airplanes). 3. Inspect all competition harness installations to insure that the shoulder straps are installed in accordance with figure I of this AD. Insure that the shoulder straps of the added harness pass on the forward side of the seat back. This amendment becomes effective July 28, 1981. FOOTER:
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