AD 53-24-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-18, PA-20, and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-20 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-18, PA-20, and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-22 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-18, PA-20, and PA-22 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Chafing of fuel primer line and wheel brake hydraulic line between the firewall and muffler could cause loss of fuel and hydraulic oil and fire in flight.
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Required Actions
Reroute the fuel primer line and wheel brake hydraulic line if necessary so they do not pass behind the muffler. Use clamps to fasten the lines to the firewall to prevent movement and vibration.
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Compliance Time
not later than February 1, 1954
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Aircraft Inc. Models PA-18 (Serial Numbers 18-1 to 18-3000), PA-20 (Serial Numbers 20-1 to 20-928), and PA-22 (Serial Numbers 22-1 to 22-1689)
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel-Hydraulic Lines
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AD Final Rules - DRS_53-24-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 53-24-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-18, PA-20, and PA-22 Aircraft Subject: Fuel-Hydraulic Lines Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 12/04/1956 Effective Date: Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-18 | PA-20 | PA-22 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: unable to find issue date AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 53-24-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 53-24-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-18, PA-20, and PA-22 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 53-24-04 PIPER: Applies to PA-18, Serial Numbers 18-1 to 18-3000 Inclusive; PA-20, Serial Numbers 20-1 to 20-928 Inclusive; and PA-22, Serial Numbers 22-1 to 22-1689 Inclusive. Compliance required not later than February 1, 1954. In order to preclude the possibility of loss of fuel and hydraulic oil and fire in flight caused by chafing of these lines between the firewall and muffler, the following should be accomplished: (a) To prevent contact with the muffler, reroute the fuel primer line, and wheel brake hydraulic line if necessary, so that they do not pass behind the muffler. (b) Use clamps to fasten the lines to the firewall to prevent movement and vibration of these lines. (Piper Aircraft Corp. Service Letter No. 213 covers this alteration.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_53-24-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 53-24-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-18, PA-20, and PA-22 Aircraft Subject: Fuel-Hydraulic Lines Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 12/04/1956 Effective Date: Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-18 | PA-20 | PA-22 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: unable to find issue date AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 53-24-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 53-24-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-18, PA-20, and PA-22 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 53-24-04 PIPER: Applies to PA-18, Serial Numbers 18-1 to 18-3000 Inclusive; PA-20, Serial Numbers 20-1 to 20-928 Inclusive; and PA-22, Serial Numbers 22-1 to 22-1689 Inclusive. Compliance required not later than February 1, 1954. In order to preclude the possibility of loss of fuel and hydraulic oil and fire in flight caused by chafing of these lines between the firewall and muffler, the following should be accomplished: (a) To prevent contact with the muffler, reroute the fuel primer line, and wheel brake hydraulic line if necessary, so that they do not pass behind the muffler. (b) Use clamps to fasten the lines to the firewall to prevent movement and vibration of these lines. (Piper Aircraft Corp. Service Letter No. 213 covers this alteration.) FOOTER:
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