AD 67-24-02

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-22 Aircraft

AD Number
67-24-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
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Problem area Engine

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-22 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-22 Aircraft
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-22-108 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-22 Aircraft
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-22-135 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-22 Aircraft
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-22-150 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-22 Aircraft
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-22-160 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-22 Aircraft
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-22S-135 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-22 Aircraft
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-22S-150 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-22 Aircraft
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-22S-160 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-22 Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Engine fuel starvation during takeoff operations due to insufficient fuel in the right tank.

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Required Actions

Install a placard on the right fuel quantity gauge as per Piper Service Bulletin No. 250, reading 'Right Tank Level Flight Only With Less Than 1/3 Tank'. Aircraft with a single fuel gauge must also install the placard.

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Compliance Time

within the next 15 hours in service after December 6, 1969

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Affected Aircraft

Piper Aircraft Inc. Model PA-22 (PA-22, PA-22-108, PA-22-135, PA-22-150, PA-22-160, PA-22S-135, PA-22S-150, PA-22S-160) with serial numbers 22-1 to 22-7642 inclusive.

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Federal Register Abstract

Engine Fuel Starvation

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AD Number:
67-24-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-22 Aircraft
Subject:
Engine Fuel Starvation
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
08/17/1967
Effective Date:
Make:
Piper Aircraft Inc.
Model:
PA-22 | PA-22-108 | PA-22-135 | PA-22-150 | PA-22-160 | PA-22S-135 | PA-22S-150 | PA-22S-160
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Superseded AD: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:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 67-24-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-464

AD NUMBER:   67-24-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-22 Aircraft

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
67-24-02 PIPER: Amdt. 39-464, as amended by amendment 39-885. Applies to Type PA-22 Aircraft Serial Nos. 22-1 to 22-7642 Inclusive.

Compliance required within the next 15 hours in service after December 6, 1969, the effective date of this AD as amended.

To forestall the possibility of engine fuel starvation during takeoff operations, install a placard on the right fuel quantity gauge, as shown in Piper Service Bulletin No. 250 dated June 2, 1967. The placard shall read: "Right Tank Level Flight Only With Less Than 1/3 Tank." A 1/3 tank capacity equals 6 gallons. Aircraft equipped with a single fuel quantity gauge must also have the placard installed.

The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 522(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Piper Aircraft Corporation, Lock Haven, Pa. 17745. These documents may also be examined at the Office of Regional Counsel, Eastern Region, J.F.K. International Airport and at FAA Headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. A historical file on this AD which includes the incorporated material in full is maintained by the FAA at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., and at the Eastern Region in Jamaica, New York.

Effective August 17, 1967.

Revised December 6, 1969.

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AD Number:
67-24-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-22 Aircraft
Subject:
Engine Fuel Starvation
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
08/17/1967
Effective Date:
Make:
Piper Aircraft Inc.
Model:
PA-22 | PA-22-108 | PA-22-135 | PA-22-150 | PA-22-160 | PA-22S-135 | PA-22S-150 | PA-22S-160
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:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 67-24-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-464

AD NUMBER:   67-24-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-22 Aircraft

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
67-24-02 PIPER: Amdt. 39-464, as amended by amendment 39-885. Applies to Type PA-22 Aircraft Serial Nos. 22-1 to 22-7642 Inclusive.

Compliance required within the next 15 hours in service after December 6, 1969, the effective date of this AD as amended.

To forestall the possibility of engine fuel starvation during takeoff operations, install a placard on the right fuel quantity gauge, as shown in Piper Service Bulletin No. 250 dated June 2, 1967. The placard shall read: "Right Tank Level Flight Only With Less Than 1/3 Tank." A 1/3 tank capacity equals 6 gallons. Aircraft equipped with a single fuel quantity gauge must also have the placard installed.

The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 522(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Piper Aircraft Corporation, Lock Haven, Pa. 17745. These documents may also be examined at the Office of Regional Counsel, Eastern Region, J.F.K. International Airport and at FAA Headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. A historical file on this AD which includes the incorporated material in full is maintained by the FAA at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., and at the Eastern Region in Jamaica, New York.

Effective August 17, 1967.

Revised December 6, 1969.

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