AD 81-20-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Augustair, Inc. | 2150A | Airworthiness Directives; VARGA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (MORRISEY) Model 2150A Airplanes. |
Unsafe Condition
Engine fuel starvation due to obstruction of the fuel vent system.
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Required Actions
Inspect vent tube assemblies P/N 26016-42 and -66 for free airflow between all branches. Replace obstructed assemblies with serviceable parts of the same part number. Alternative actions may be used if approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
prior to further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Augustair, Inc. Model 2150A airplanes certified in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Vent Tube Assembly
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AD Final Rules - DRS_81-20-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 81-20-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; VARGA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (MORRISEY) Model 2150A Airplanes. Subject: Vent Tube Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/15/1982 Make: Augustair, Inc. Model: 2150A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 81-20-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4341 AD NUMBER: 81-20-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; VARGA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (MORRISEY) Model 2150A Airplanes. ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 15, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 81-20-02 VARGA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (MORRISEY): Amendment 39- 4341. Applies to Model 2150A, certified in any category. COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent engine fuel starvation due to obstruction of the fuel vent system, prior to further flight, accomplish the following: a. Inspect vent tube assemblies, P/N 26016-42 and -66, for free airflow between all branches of the vent tubes. b. Replace obstructed vent tube assemblies with a serviceable part of the same part number prior to return to service. c. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 to operate aircraft to a base for the accomplishment of inspections required by this AD. d. Alternative inspections, modifications or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Western Aircraft Certification Field Office, Northwest Mountain Region, Federal Aviation Administration, 15000 Aviation Boulevard, Hawthorne, California 90261; telephone (213) 536-6352. Varga Service Bulletin SB-13, entitled Fuel Vent Drain Inspection, refers to the subject matter of this AD. This amendment becomes effective March 15, 1982, to all persons except those to whom it was made immediately effective by priority mail as Emergency AD 81-20-02, dated September 28, 1981. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_81-20-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 81-20-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; VARGA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (MORRISEY) Model 2150A Airplanes. Subject: Vent Tube Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/15/1982 Make: Augustair, Inc. Model: 2150A 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: 81-20-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4341 AD NUMBER: 81-20-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; VARGA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (MORRISEY) Model 2150A Airplanes. ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 15, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 81-20-02 VARGA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (MORRISEY): Amendment 39- 4341. Applies to Model 2150A, certified in any category. COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent engine fuel starvation due to obstruction of the fuel vent system, prior to further flight, accomplish the following: a. Inspect vent tube assemblies, P/N 26016-42 and -66, for free airflow between all branches of the vent tubes. b. Replace obstructed vent tube assemblies with a serviceable part of the same part number prior to return to service. c. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 to operate aircraft to a base for the accomplishment of inspections required by this AD. d. Alternative inspections, modifications or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Western Aircraft Certification Field Office, Northwest Mountain Region, Federal Aviation Administration, 15000 Aviation Boulevard, Hawthorne, California 90261; telephone (213) 536-6352. Varga Service Bulletin SB-13, entitled Fuel Vent Drain Inspection, refers to the subject matter of this AD. This amendment becomes effective March 15, 1982, to all persons except those to whom it was made immediately effective by priority mail as Emergency AD 81-20-02, dated September 28, 1981. FOOTER:
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