AD 70-23-05

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Models 600 and 601 Airplanes

AD Number
70-23-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aerostar Aircraft Corporation PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Models 600 and 601 Airplanes
aircraft Aerostar Aircraft Corporation PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Models 600 and 601 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Ruptured diaphragm in Edison P/N 195-10TC112D1 fuel pressure indicators could cause fuel discharge into the engine compartment and possible engine fire.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Required Actions

Inspect fuel pressure indicators for ruptured diaphragm by disconnecting and observing the vent line. Replace gauge if fuel is found. Install fuel float check valves (Aerostar P/N A6601151) per Service Bulletin 600-28 within 25 hours time in service.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Compliance Time

Before further flight after the effective date and within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Affected Aircraft

Aerostar Aircraft Corporation Models 600 and 601, serial numbers 60-0001 through 60-0056 and 61-0001 through 61-0070.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.