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AD/L.40/5 - Fuel System - Modification

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This Airworthiness Directive (AD) applies to Meta Sokol L.40 Series Aeroplanes that have wing tip auxiliary fuel tanks installed.

What it requires: Owners and operators must modify the venting system of the main fuel tanks to ensure the air spaces are interconnected. This is a safety measure to prevent fuel system malfunctions that could arise from unbalanced pressure between tanks.

Who must comply: Anyone operating these specific aircraft models equipped with the wing tip auxiliary tanks mentioned.

Compliance deadline: The modification must have been completed before 1 September 1971.

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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AD/L.40/5 Fuel System - Modification 11/67

Applicability: All models with wing tip auxiliary tanks installed.

Requirement: Modify the main fuel tanks vent system to ensure interconnection of the air spaces. Compliance: Before 1 September 1971.

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