AD 87-11-01 R1
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 17-30 | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 17- 30, 17-30A, 17-31, 17-31A, 17-31TC, and 17-31ATC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 17-30A | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 17- 30, 17-30A, 17-31, 17-31A, 17-31TC, and 17-31ATC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 17-31 | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 17- 30, 17-30A, 17-31, 17-31A, 17-31TC, and 17-31ATC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 17-31A | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 17- 30, 17-30A, 17-31, 17-31A, 17-31TC, and 17-31ATC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 17-31ATC | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 17- 30, 17-30A, 17-31, 17-31A, 17-31TC, and 17-31ATC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Alexandria Aircraft, LLC | 17-31TC | Airworthiness Directives; Bellanca Model 17- 30, 17-30A, 17-31, 17-31A, 17-31TC, and 17-31ATC Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Engine power loss due to either the accumulation of water or other contaminants in the fuel system or due to mismanagement of available fuel resources caused by lack of pilot familiarity with the airplane fuel system design and operating procedures.
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Required Actions
Inspect fuel filler caps and fuel filler well drains per Bellanca Service Letter No. B-105. Install specified AFM revisions and placards with minimum 1/10 inch height as outlined in the AD. Placards must state specific warnings and fuel tank capacities at designated locations.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 30 days after the effective date of this AD or at the next annual inspection, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at each annual inspection for inspections. For AFM revisions and placards, within the next 30 days after the effective date.
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Affected Aircraft
Bellanca Models 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31, 17-31A, 17-31TC, and 17-31ATC (all serial numbers) airplanes certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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