AD 2008-05-11

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Airworthiness Directives; Alexandria Aircraft, LLC Models 17-30, 17-31, 17-30A, 17-31A, and 17-31ATC Airplanes

AD Number
2008-05-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-28431
FR Citation
73 FR 11545

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Alexandria Various Airworthiness Directives; Alexandria Aircraft, LLC Models 17-30, 17-31, 17-30A, 17-31A, and 17-31ATC Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the exhaust system could result in heat damage to magneto electrical wiring and smoke in the cockpit, leading to loss of engine power and/or a fire in the engine compartment.

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Required Actions

Inspect the muffler and tailpipe assemblies for cracks. Inspect the exhaust assembly for freedom of movement at the ball joints. Replace, recondition, or repair the exhaust system if cracks or defects are found. Reroute P-lead.

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Compliance Time

Within the applicable inspection interval as specified in the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Alexandria Aircraft, LLC Models 17-30, 17-31, 17-30A, 17-31A, and 17-31ATC airplanes.

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