AD 2018-05-08

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Airworthiness Directives; GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Airplanes

AD Number
2018-05-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-1166
FR Citation
83 FR 9811

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The fuel system integral sump tank does not meet FAA regulations due to inadequate ventilation and drainage.

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Required Actions

Modify the fuel ventilation and drainage system by installing a ventilation system and modifying the drainage system to prevent the accumulation of flammable fluids or vapors.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Models GA8 and GA8-TC320 airplanes, serial numbers GA8-02-012 and GA8-TC 320-02-016, and serial numbers 128 through 205.

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