AD 46-38-01

Airworthiness directive · Vacuum System Tubing · Grumman American G-21 and G-21A (Army OA-9, Navy JRF-1, -2, -3, -4, -5, and -6B)

Models
G-21, G-21A (Army OA-9, Navy JRF-1, -2, -3, -4, -5, and -6B)
Data sheet
TCDSTC 654
Registered aircraft
35 matched by model
Product
Aircraft · Small airplane

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46-38-01 GRUMMAN: (Was Mandatory Note 4 of AD-654-1.) Applies to G-21 and G- 21A Aircraft.

Compliance required prior to November 1, 1946.

Reroute to vacuum system tubing in the engine compartments to prevent raw fuel from lodging in the check valve, thus deteriorating the valve and possible seeping through. The flap system storage tank should be inspected and if fuel is found it should be thoroughly flushed. The check valves in the vacuum system are to be removed and inspected for wear and deterioration. Presence of fuel in the flap system storage tank is sufficient cause for the replacement of the check valves.

(Grumman Service Bulletin No. 19 dated July 18, 1946, covers this same subject.)

Affected TCDS · 1

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Registered aircraft · 35

Registered aircraft whose airframe or engine model this AD names. Matched by model only, so check each against the AD’s applicability.

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  • Grumman35 aircraft
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19391962
Registered aircraft by year built: 28 aircraft
19392
19401
19424
19434
19444
19452
19465
19471
19511
19561
19581
19591
19621

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