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AD 70-17-05 ACTIVE

Battery Box Modification
Key Information
AD Number 70-17-05 Status Active
Effective Date September 12, 1970 Issue Date Not specified
Docket Number Unknown Amendment 39-1067
Product Type ["Aircraft"] Product Subtype ["Small Airplane"]
CFR Part --- - Part 39 CFR Section N/A
Citation This information is not available.
Applicability
Manufacturer(s) SOCATA
Model(s) MS 880B MS 885 MS 894A
Regulatory Text

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.