AD 48-09-01

Airworthiness directive · Fuel Transfer Placard · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more

Models
C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC, C54D-DC, C54E-DC, C54G-DC, DC-4
Data sheet
TCDSA-762
Registered aircraft
4 matched by model
Product
Aircraft · Large airplane

Unofficial copy of the text in the FAA’s Dynamic Regulatory System. The FAA’s own copy is the authoritative one. DRS record last changed May 30, 2024.

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The airworthiness directive

48-09-01 DOUGLAS: Applies to C-54 and DC-4 Aircraft.

To be accomplished not later than April 15, 1948.

Because of the hazards involved, the transfer of fuel between tanks must be prohibited. The following placard shall be installed in the cockpit in full view of the pilots:

"Fuel cross-feed system not intended for transferring fuel from one tank to another and should not be used for this purpose. When using crossfeed system, turn off tank(s) not in use."

In addition to the placard, the FAA Approved Flight Manual must be revised to incorporate proper fuel system operation procedures in accordance with the above placard. Approved Flight Manual pages may be obtained from the airplane manufacturer.

Affected TCDS · 1

The type certificate data sheets for the models this AD names, matched by model and maker.

Registered aircraft · 4

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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  • Douglas4 aircraft

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