AD 2006-26-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Design Limited (Type Certificate No. A48EU formerly held by APEX Aircraft and AVIONS PIERRE ROBIN), Model R2160 Airplanes

AD Number
2006-26-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-26492
FR Citation
71 FR 77262

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Design Limited (Type Certificate No. A48EU formerly held by APEX Aircraft and AVIONS PIERRE ROBIN), Model R2160 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Possibility of fuel leakage at the end of the adapter in the fuel pressure indication system, which could allow fuel to leak near the exhaust manifold and lead to a fire.

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Required Actions

Inspect the fuel pressure indication adaptor (part number 52.46.11.000 or FAA approved equivalent) for fuel leakage before further flight after January 30, 2007, and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 50 hours time-in-service. If any leak is found, repair the leak before further flight after the inspection.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight after January 30, 2007, and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 50 hours time-in-service.

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Affected Aircraft

Alpha Aviation Design Limited Model R2160 airplanes, serial numbers 142, 143, 144, 147, 148, and 151 through 155, that are certificated in any category.

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