AD 84-09-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_84-09-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_84-09-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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