- Effective
- September 12, 1970
- Models
- MS 880B, MS 885, MS 894A
- Data sheet
- TCDS7A14
- Registered aircraft
- 31 matched by model
- Product
- Aircraft · Small airplane
- Amendment
- 39-1067
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The airworthiness directive
70-17-05 MORANE SAULNIER: Amdt. 39-1067. Applies to Models MS. 880B, MS. 885, and MS. 894A airplanes.
To prevent a possible fire resulting from contact between the terminal components of the battery cable and the battery box, within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, accomplish the following:
(a) Modify the battery box by installing an insulating plate in accordance with Socata Service Bulletin No. 68 dated November 1969 or later SGAC-approved issue or an FAA- approved equivalent.
(b) Inspect the battery cables in the area of the battery box for damage due to wear against the battery box.
(c) If the battery cable is found to be damaged during the inspection required by paragraph (b), before further flight replace the cable with a serviceable cable of the same part number.
This amendment becomes effective September 12, 1970.
Affected TCDS · 1
The type certificate data sheets for the models this AD names, matched by model and maker.
Registered aircraft · 31
Registered aircraft whose airframe or engine model this AD names. Matched by model only, so check each against the AD’s applicability.
| 1961 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 |
| 1970 | 2 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1974 | 1 |
7 with no year recorded