AD 2016-08-18

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Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes

AD Number
2016-08-18
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0338
FR Citation
81 FR 36139

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Piper Aircraft Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Engine fire caused by a leak in the fuel pump inlet hose.

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Required Actions

Inspect clearance between fuel hose assemblies and turbocharger support assemblies, ensure minimum 3/16-inch clearance, visually inspect fuel hose assemblies for damage and replace if necessary, visually inspect turbocharger support assemblies for damage and replace if necessary, perform engine run-up to check for leaks, and take corrective actions if leaks are found.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 hours time-in-service (TIS) after June 6, 2016, or within 6 months after June 6, 2016, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-31-350 airplanes, serial numbers 31-5001 through 31-5004, 31-7305005 through 31-8452024, and 31-8253001 through 31-8553002, equipped with engines TIO-540-J2B, LTIO-540-J2B, TIO-540-J2BD, and LTIO-540-J2BD, and specific fuel pump hose assemblies.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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