AD 2016-08-18
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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