AD 2014-18-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; APEX Aircraft Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Small pieces of paint from the engine air intake box blocking the engine carburetor, leading to degraded engine performance and potential engine failure.
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Required Actions
Inspect the engine air intake box and engine laminated air ducting. Depending on findings, replace the engine air intake box and engine air ducting as per revised instructions.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
APEX Aircraft Models R 3000/160 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
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