AD 2003-22-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aerostar | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Aircraft Corporation Models PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P, and PA-60-700P Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fuel leaking from the auxiliary fuel transfer pumps installed below the auxiliary fuel tank, which could result in fire or explosion in the cargo/passenger compartment.
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Required Actions
Inspect all auxiliary fuel transfer pumps for leaks, seeping, or staining within the next 10 hours time-in-service after November 17, 2003. Repetitively inspect thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours time-in-service. Replace any pump found with leaks, seeping, or staining prior to further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 hours time-in-service after November 17, 2003 (initial inspection); repetitively inspect thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours time-in-service.
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Affected Aircraft
Aerostar Aircraft Corporation Models PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P, and PA-60-700P airplanes modified to incorporate Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA1608NM (Machen Inc. Kit No. 76-1 Auxiliary Fuel Tank).
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