AD 2003-03-14

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Model P-180 Airplanes

AD Number
2003-03-14
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2002-CE-46-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 5815

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Model P-180 Airworthiness Directives; Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Model P-180 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

A faulty firewall shutoff or crossfeed valve may develop cracks and leak fuel, potentially resulting in an engine fire.

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Required Actions

Inspect to determine if any firewall shutoff or crossfeed valve with a specified serial number range is installed. Replace any valve with a serial number within this range. The pilot may check the logbook to avoid inspection and replacement if the valve is definitely not installed.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Model P-180 airplanes with firewall shutoff or crossfeed valves having serial numbers in a specified range.

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