AD 61-16-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-24 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models All PA-24 and PA-24 "250" Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-24-250 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models All PA-24 and PA-24 "250" Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
The fuel selector valve handles can be reinstalled with incorrect indexing after disassembly, causing serious fuel system malfunctioning.
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Required Actions
Replace four-sided valve shafts with Brittain P/N 4018-15 shafts (convex side modification) and verify proper indexing of handles relative to placards after reassembly.
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Compliance Time
within the next 150 hours' time in service after the effective date or at the next disassembly of fuel selector valves, whichever occurs first
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Aircraft Inc. models PA-24 and PA-24-250 aircraft modified with Brittain Wing Tip Fuel Tanks (STC SA4-1235 and SA4-1351)
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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