AD 71-21-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-140 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-140, PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, and PA-28R-200 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-180 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-140, PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, and PA-28R-200 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28R-180 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-140, PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, and PA-28R-200 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28R-200 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-140, PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, and PA-28R-200 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Binding of the fuel selector handle could occur, which may prevent proper selection of fuel tanks.
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Required Actions
Replace fuel selector valve cover Part Number 99180-( ) per Piper Service Letter 588 or later approved revision. Time intervals for replacement may be adjusted up to 10 hours to align with annual or 100-hour inspections.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models PA-28-140 (Serial Numbers 28-7125001 through 28-7125666), PA-28-180 (Serial Numbers 28-7105001 through 28-7105259), PA-28R-180 (Serial Numbers 28R-7130001 through 28R-7130038), and PA-28R-200 (Serial Numbers 28R-7135001 through 28R-7135254)
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