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AD 71-17-08 ACTIVE

Rear Engine Stoppage On Take Off
Key Information
AD Number 71-17-08 Status Active
Effective Date August 24, 1971 Issue Date Not specified
Docket Number Unknown Amendment 39-1273
Product Type ["Aircraft"] Product Subtype ["Small Airplane"]
CFR Part --- - Part 39 CFR Section N/A
Citation This information is not available.
Applicability
Manufacturer(s) Cessna Aircraft Company
Model(s) 337 337A 337B 337C 337D 337E 337F 337G 337H
Regulatory Text

71-17-08 CESSNA: Amdt. 39-1273. Applies to Model 337 Airplanes.

Compliance. To minimize the possible adverse affects of undetected rear engine stoppage during take-off, within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, the following modifications must be accomplished and the following operational procedures will be applicable:

A) Readjust the rear engine idle RPM from 575-625 to 625-675 and readjust idle mixture accordingly.

B) Taxi primarily by use of the rear engine.

C) Initiate all take-offs by advancing the throttle on the rear engine to a point where the normal functioning of the rear engine has been established before advancing the throttle of the front engine.

D) Install a permanent placard to the right of the tachometer instrument to read as follows:

TAXI AND TAKE-OFF
LEAD WITH REAR ENGINE POWER
CHECK RPM AND FUEL FLOW

NOTE: The operator may make and install a temporary placard using minimum 1/8 inch highletters until the permanent placard is obtained from the manufacturer and properly installed.

Cessna Service Letter ME 71-21 refers to the subject matter of this AD.

This amendment becomes effective August 24, 1971.