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AD/VAT/35 - Fuel Cell - Inspection

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This directive requires inspection of fuel cells P/No. DC3681 to confirm the rubber support channels are properly bonded to the cell’s upper surface. It applies to aircraft (notably Victa and A.E.S.L. Airtourer series) fitted with that part and to maintenance organisations that perform the checks.

Inspections must be done within 100 hours TIS after 31 July 1970 for installed cells and before installation for spare cells; operators bear inspection and any remedial costs.

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

View image in the official source Victa and A.E.S.L. Airtourer Series Aeroplanes

AD/VAT/35 Fuel Cell - Inspection 7/70

Applicability: All models fitted with P/No. DC3681 fuel cells.

Requirement: Inspect the fuel cell to ensure that the rubber support channels are adequately bonded to the upper surface of the cell.

Compliance: 1. For installed fuel cells - within 100 hours time in service after 31 July 1970.

For spar fuel cells - before installation in an aeroplane.

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