AD 84-09-07

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Maule Model M-4 and M-5 Series Airplanes

AD Number
84-09-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
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Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. Bee Dee M-4 Airworthiness Directives; Maule Model M-4 and M-5 Series Airplanes
aircraft Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. M-4 Airworthiness Directives; Maule Model M-4 and M-5 Series Airplanes
aircraft Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. M-4-180C Airworthiness Directives; Maule Model M-4 and M-5 Series Airplanes
aircraft Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. M-4-210 Airworthiness Directives; Maule Model M-4 and M-5 Series Airplanes
aircraft Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. M-4-210C Airworthiness Directives; Maule Model M-4 and M-5 Series Airplanes
aircraft Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. M-4-210S Airworthiness Directives; Maule Model M-4 and M-5 Series Airplanes
aircraft Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. M-4-210T Airworthiness Directives; Maule Model M-4 and M-5 Series Airplanes
aircraft Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. M-4-220 Airworthiness Directives; Maule Model M-4 and M-5 Series Airplanes
aircraft Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. M-4-220C Airworthiness Directives; Maule Model M-4 and M-5 Series Airplanes
aircraft Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. M-4-220S Airworthiness Directives; Maule Model M-4 and M-5 Series Airplanes
aircraft Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. M-4-220T Airworthiness Directives; Maule Model M-4 and M-5 Series Airplanes
aircraft Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. M-4C Airworthiness Directives; Maule Model M-4 and M-5 Series Airplanes
aircraft Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. M-4S Airworthiness Directives; Maule Model M-4 and M-5 Series Airplanes
aircraft Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. M-4T Airworthiness Directives; Maule Model M-4 and M-5 Series Airplanes
aircraft Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. M-5-180C Airworthiness Directives; Maule Model M-4 and M-5 Series Airplanes
aircraft Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. M-5-200 Airworthiness Directives; Maule Model M-4 and M-5 Series Airplanes
aircraft Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. M-5-210C Airworthiness Directives; Maule Model M-4 and M-5 Series Airplanes
aircraft Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. M-5-210TC Airworthiness Directives; Maule Model M-4 and M-5 Series Airplanes
aircraft Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. M-5-220C Airworthiness Directives; Maule Model M-4 and M-5 Series Airplanes
aircraft Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. M-5-235C Airworthiness Directives; Maule Model M-4 and M-5 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Plug type drain fittings in the main and auxiliary fuel tanks may fail to provide a convenient means to drain fuel system water contamination.

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Required Actions

Replace all plug type drain fittings in main and auxiliary fuel tanks with quick drain valves per Maule Service Bulletin No. 5 and Service Letter No. 32. Install specified FAA approved Flight Manual revisions or supplements. Use equivalent methods if approved by Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office.

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Compliance Time

within the next 50 hours time-in-service

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Affected Aircraft

Maule Aerospace Technology, Models M-4 and M-5 Series airplanes equipped with plug type drain fittings in main and auxiliary fuel tanks.

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Federal Register Abstract

Plug Type Drain Fittings Replacement

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AD Number:
84-09-07
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Maule Model M-4 and M-5 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Plug Type Drain Fittings Replacement
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
05/12/1984
Make:
Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc.
Model:
Bee Dee M-4 | M-4 | M-4-180C | M-4-210 | M-4-210C | M-4-210S | M-4-210T | M-4-220 | M-4-220C | M-4-2...Show more
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: 84-09-07
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4860

AD NUMBER:   84-09-07

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Maule Model M-4 and M-5 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective May 12, 1984.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
84-09-07 MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY (Formerly Maule Aircraft Corp.): Amendment 39-4860. Applies to Models M-4 and M-5 Series airplanes equipped with plug type drain fittings in the main and auxiliary fuel tanks certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required within the next 50 hours time-in-service, unless already accomplished.

To provide a convenient means to drain fuel system water contamination, accomplish the following:

(a) Replace all plug type drain fittings in the main and auxiliary fuel tanks with quick drain valves in accordance with Maule Service Bulletin No. 5 and Maule Service Letter No. 32.

NOTE: Some airplanes are not equipped with Auxiliary fuel tanks.

(b) Install the following, or later FAA approved Flight Manual revisions or supplements as applicable in the airplane.

M-4	AFM Rev. 2	M-5-180C	Rev. D
M-4-180C	Rev. A	M-5-210TC	Rev. B
M-4-220C	Rev. 5	M-5-235C	Rev. A (AFM dated 12 Aug. 81)
M-5-210C	Rev. B	M-5-235C	AFM (dated 6 April 1976) Supplement No. 13
M-5-220C	Rev. A	M-4-210 & M-4-210C	AFM Supplement No. 10

(c) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished.

(d) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, ACE-115A, 1075 Inner Loop Road, College Park, Georgia 30337.

This amendment becomes effective on May 12, 1984.

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AD Number:
84-09-07
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Maule Model M-4 and M-5 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Plug Type Drain Fittings Replacement
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
05/12/1984
Make:
Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc.
Model:
Bee Dee M-4 | M-4 | M-4-180C | M-4-210 | M-4-210C | M-4-210S | M-4-210T | M-4-220 | M-4-220C | M-4-2...Show more
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: 84-09-07
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4860

AD NUMBER:   84-09-07

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Maule Model M-4 and M-5 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective May 12, 1984.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
84-09-07 MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY (Formerly Maule Aircraft Corp.): Amendment 39-4860. Applies to Models M-4 and M-5 Series airplanes equipped with plug type drain fittings in the main and auxiliary fuel tanks certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required within the next 50 hours time-in-service, unless already accomplished.

To provide a convenient means to drain fuel system water contamination, accomplish the following:

(a) Replace all plug type drain fittings in the main and auxiliary fuel tanks with quick drain valves in accordance with Maule Service Bulletin No. 5 and Maule Service Letter No. 32.

NOTE: Some airplanes are not equipped with Auxiliary fuel tanks.

(b) Install the following, or later FAA approved Flight Manual revisions or supplements as applicable in the airplane.

M-4	AFM Rev. 2	M-5-180C	Rev. D
M-4-180C	Rev. A	M-5-210TC	Rev. B
M-4-220C	Rev. 5	M-5-235C	Rev. A (AFM dated 12 Aug. 81)
M-5-210C	Rev. B	M-5-235C	AFM (dated 6 April 1976) Supplement No. 13
M-5-220C	Rev. A	M-4-210 & M-4-210C	AFM Supplement No. 10

(c) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished.

(d) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, ACE-115A, 1075 Inner Loop Road, College Park, Georgia 30337.

This amendment becomes effective on May 12, 1984.

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