AD 2012-20-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Concept Limited Airplanes

AD Number
2012-20-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0798
FR Citation
77 FR 60887

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Concept Limited Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Possible installation of non-conforming air filter elements that are not fitted with metallic mesh and could internally collapse, resulting in disruption of the powerplant operation.

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Required Actions

Inspect the air filter part number (P/N) 57.34.00.010 to determine if it has been fitted with a perforated metal liner. If the filter does not contain the perforated metal liner, replace it with a new filter that does contain the liner before further flight. Do not install any air filter P/N 57.34.00.010 that does not have the perforated metal liner.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days time-in-service (TIS) after November 9, 2012 (the effective date of this AD).

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Affected Aircraft

Alpha Aviation Concept Limited Model R2160 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.

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