AD 2005-15-10

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-34-200T, PA-34-220T, PA-44-180, and PA-44-180T Airplanes

AD Number
2005-15-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-21590
FR Citation
70 FR 43029

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Piper Aircraft Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-34-200T, PA-34-220T, PA-44-180, and PA-44-180T Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the combustion heater fuel pump due to quality control problems, including improper torque application to the mounting screws of the fuel pump filter cover, leading to sealing surface abnormalities such as nicks, gouges, or warping.

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Required Actions

Inspect the combustion heater fuel pump for leaks and inspect the sealing surface of the fuel pump. Repair or replace the fuel pump if leakage is found.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-34-200T, PA-34-220T, PA-44-180, and PA-44-180T airplanes with a model 91E92-1 or model 91E93-1 combustion heater fuel pump installed.

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