AD 86-21-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | SOCATA | TB 10 | Airworthiness Directives; Socata Model TB10 and TB20 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | SOCATA | TB 20 | Airworthiness Directives; Socata Model TB10 and TB20 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Structural damage caused by battery electrolyte leaks under the battery tray, which could lead to loss of airframe integrity.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the fuselage area under the battery tray for damage from battery electrolyte leaks. If damage exists, repair or replace components and modify the battery tray per AC 43.13-1A and manufacturer's info. If no damage, modify the battery tray per SOCATA Service Letter No. 18 dated February 1985.
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Compliance Time
within 50 hours time-in-service or 60 days, whichever occurs first, from the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Socata Models TB10 and TB20 with serial numbers 1 through 342, 344 through 381, 383 through 413, 415 through 422, 424, 430, 431, 433, and 439 through 441
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Federal Register Abstract
Battery Tray
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-21-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-21-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Socata Model TB10 and TB20 Series Airplanes Subject: Battery Tray Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/24/1986 Make: SOCATA Model: TB 10 | TB 20 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 86-21-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5444 AD NUMBER: 86-21-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Socata Model TB10 and TB20 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 24, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-21-08 SOCATA: Amendment 39-5444. Applies to Models TB10 and TB20 (Serial Numbers 1 through 342, 344 through 381, 383 through 413, 415 through 422, 424, 430, 431, 433, and 439 through 441) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within 50 hours time-in-service or 60 days, whichever occurs first, from the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible structural damage and loss of airframe integrity, accomplish the following: (a) Visually inspect the fuselage area under the battery tray for damage caused by battery electrolyte leaks. (1) If damage exists, before further flight, repair the damage or replace the damaged component(s) in accordance with Advisory Circular No. 43.13-1A and applicable manufacturer's maintenance information and modify the battery tray as specified in paragraph (a) (2) below. (2) If damage does not exist, modify the battery tray in accordance with the instructions in the "DESCRIPTION" Section 1 of SOCATA Service Letter No. 18 dated February 1985. (b) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. (c) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. All persons affected by this AD may obtain copies of the documents referred to herein upon request to SOCATA Groupe Aerospatiale, B.P. 38, 65001 Tarbes, France, or FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment becomes effective on October 24, 1986. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-21-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-21-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Socata Model TB10 and TB20 Series Airplanes Subject: Battery Tray Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/24/1986 Make: SOCATA Model: TB 10 | TB 20 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: 86-21-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5444 AD NUMBER: 86-21-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Socata Model TB10 and TB20 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 24, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-21-08 SOCATA: Amendment 39-5444. Applies to Models TB10 and TB20 (Serial Numbers 1 through 342, 344 through 381, 383 through 413, 415 through 422, 424, 430, 431, 433, and 439 through 441) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within 50 hours time-in-service or 60 days, whichever occurs first, from the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible structural damage and loss of airframe integrity, accomplish the following: (a) Visually inspect the fuselage area under the battery tray for damage caused by battery electrolyte leaks. (1) If damage exists, before further flight, repair the damage or replace the damaged component(s) in accordance with Advisory Circular No. 43.13-1A and applicable manufacturer's maintenance information and modify the battery tray as specified in paragraph (a) (2) below. (2) If damage does not exist, modify the battery tray in accordance with the instructions in the "DESCRIPTION" Section 1 of SOCATA Service Letter No. 18 dated February 1985. (b) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. (c) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. All persons affected by this AD may obtain copies of the documents referred to herein upon request to SOCATA Groupe Aerospatiale, B.P. 38, 65001 Tarbes, France, or FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment becomes effective on October 24, 1986. FOOTER:
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