AD 2010-09-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Model PIAGGIO P-180 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
A failure of fuel pump sealing, due to possible incorrect maintenance procedures and subsequent testing, caused a fuel leakage into the main landing gear bay. Presence of fuel vapours in that zone creates a risk of fire due to presence of potential ignition sources such as electrical equipment and connectors.
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Required Actions
Incorporate specified maintenance manual revisions into the approved operator's airplane maintenance program. Conduct a functional inspection of main and standby fuel pumps for leakage within 150 hours time-in-service after the effective date. Replace any leaking fuel pump with a serviceable unit before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days after June 3, 2010, for maintenance manual revisions; within 150 hours time-in-service after June 3, 2010, for fuel pump inspections; before further flight for fuel pump replacements.
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Affected Aircraft
Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Model PIAGGIO P-180 airplanes, all serial numbers up to and including serial number 1192, certificated in any category.
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