AD 2005-19-20

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Models PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, and PA-28-181 Airplanes

AD Number
2005-19-20
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-21174
FR Citation
70 FR 55245

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Piper Aircraft Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Models PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, and PA-28-181 Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Models PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, and PA-28-181 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fuel fittings used in Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA2660CE could leak fuel in the engine compartment, potentially leading to an engine fire and loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Replace the AN894-6-4 bushing screw thread expanders on the gascolator and bushing attached to the inlet of the top fuel pump with NAS1564-6-4J reducers and AN818-6 nuts.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Models PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, and PA-28-181 airplanes that incorporate Petersen Aviation, Inc. Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA2660CE installed between April 20, 1998, and April 1, 2005, and incorporate Petersen Aviation, Inc. Service Bulletin SB98-1.

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