AD 55-22-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-22 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Model PA-22 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Rain water entering the fuel tanks through the old type fuel tank caps with fiber gasket and non-redesigned venting system.
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Required Actions
Install new type fuel tank cap Piper P/N 454039 with redesigned venting system and black composition rubber ring gasket seal.
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Compliance Time
November 30, 1955
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-22 aircraft
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Tank Cap
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AD Final Rules - DRS_55-22-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 55-22-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Model PA-22 Aircraft Subject: Fuel Tank Cap Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 12/04/1956 Effective Date: Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-22 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 Unable to find issue date AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 55-22-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 55-22-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Model PA-22 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 55-22-03 PIPER: Applies to All Model PA-22 Aircraft. Compliance required as soon as possible but not later than November 30, 1955. To prevent rain water from entering the fuel tanks, all Piper PA-22 aircraft must be equipped with new type fuel tank cap Piper P/N 454039 installed. This cap incorporates a redesigned venting system and a gasket seal of black composition rubber ring in place of the fiber gasket on the old type caps. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_55-22-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 55-22-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Model PA-22 Aircraft Subject: Fuel Tank Cap Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 12/04/1956 Effective Date: Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: 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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 Unable to find issue date AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 55-22-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 55-22-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Model PA-22 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 55-22-03 PIPER: Applies to All Model PA-22 Aircraft. Compliance required as soon as possible but not later than November 30, 1955. To prevent rain water from entering the fuel tanks, all Piper PA-22 aircraft must be equipped with new type fuel tank cap Piper P/N 454039 installed. This cap incorporates a redesigned venting system and a gasket seal of black composition rubber ring in place of the fiber gasket on the old type caps. FOOTER:
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