AD 48-14-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | FS 2003 Corp. | PA-12 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-12 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Fuel leakage at the connection of the elbow fitting with the rear fuel valve.
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Required Actions
Replace elbow with Piper P/N 11610.
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Compliance Time
prior to August 1, 1948
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Affected Aircraft
PA-12 Aircraft Serial Numbers 12-1 Through 12-1869; 12-1872; 12-1873; 12-1878; 12-1879; 12-1881; 12-1883; 12-1885 Through 12-1921; 12-2001 Through 12-2008; 12-2010 Through 12-2012; 12-2016; 12-2017; 12-2036 Through 12-2038; 12-2042; 12-2043; 12-2047; 12-2050; 12-2051.
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Line Elbow
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AD Final Rules - DRS_48-14-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 48-14-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-12 Aircraft Subject: Fuel Line Elbow Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: FS 2003 Corp. Model: PA-12 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 48-14-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 48-14-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-12 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 48-14-01 PIPER: Applies to PA-12 Aircraft Serial Numbers 12-1 Through 12-1869; 12- 1872; 12-1873; 12-1878; 12-1879; 12-1881; 12-1883; 12-1885 Through 12-1921; 12-2001 Through 12-2008; 12-2010 Through 12-2012; 12-2016; 12-2017; 12-2036 Through 12-2038; 12- 2042; 12-2043; 12-2047; 12-2050; 12-2051. Compliance required prior to August 1, 1948. To prevent possible fuel leakage at the connection of the elbow fitting with the rear fuel valve, replace elbow with Piper P/N 11610. (Piper Service Bulletin No. 104 dated January 30, 1948, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_48-14-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 48-14-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-12 Aircraft Subject: Fuel Line Elbow Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: FS 2003 Corp. Model: PA-12 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 48-14-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 48-14-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-12 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 48-14-01 PIPER: Applies to PA-12 Aircraft Serial Numbers 12-1 Through 12-1869; 12- 1872; 12-1873; 12-1878; 12-1879; 12-1881; 12-1883; 12-1885 Through 12-1921; 12-2001 Through 12-2008; 12-2010 Through 12-2012; 12-2016; 12-2017; 12-2036 Through 12-2038; 12- 2042; 12-2043; 12-2047; 12-2050; 12-2051. Compliance required prior to August 1, 1948. To prevent possible fuel leakage at the connection of the elbow fitting with the rear fuel valve, replace elbow with Piper P/N 11610. (Piper Service Bulletin No. 104 dated January 30, 1948, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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