AD 2017-14-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes

AD Number
2017-14-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-9254
FR Citation
82 FR 31892

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Oil cooler hose assemblies that do not meet TSO-C53a Type D requirements may fail, leading to potential oil leaks and engine damage.

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Required Actions

Inspect the oil cooler hose assembly and its clearance from the front exhaust stacks. Replace the oil cooler hose assembly if it does not meet TSO-C53a Type D requirements. Adjust the clearance if necessary based on inspection results.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151, PA-28-161, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-181, PA-28-235, PA-28-236, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28R-201, PA-28S-160, PA-28S-180, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32-301, PA-32-301T, PA-32R-300, PA-32R-301 (SP), PA-32R-301 (HP), PA-32R-301T, PA-32RT-300, PA-32RT-300T, and PA-32S-300 equipped with oil cooler hose assemblies that do not meet TSO-C53a Type D requirements.

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