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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Federal Register Abstract
Binding of Fuel Selector Handle
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-21-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-21-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-140, PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, and PA-28R-200 Airplanes Subject: Binding of Fuel Selector Handle Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 10/08/1971 Effective Date: 10/13/1971 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-28-140 | PA-28-180 | PA-28R-180 | PA-28R-200 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 71-21-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1312 AD NUMBER: 71-21-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-140, PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, and PA-28R-200 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 13, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-21-08 PIPER: Amdt. 39-1312. Applies to PA-28-140 airplanes Serial Numbers 28- 7125001 through 28-7125666, PA-28-180 airplanes Serial Numbers 28-7105001 through 28- 7105259, PA-28R-180 airplanes, Serial Numbers 28R-180 airplanes, Serial Numbers 28R-7130001 through 28R-7130038, PA-28R-200 airplanes Serial Numbers 28R-7135001 through 28R-7135254. Compliance required within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive unless already accomplished. To prevent possible binding of the fuel selector handle accomplish the following: (a) Replace fuel selector valve cover Part Number 99180-( ) in accordance with Piper Service Letter 588 dated September 3, 1971, or later approved revision. (b) Time intervals for the replacement of the selector valve cover may be adjusted up to a maximum of 10 hours to coincide with aircraft annual or 100 hour scheduled inspections. This amendment becomes effective October 13, 1971. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-21-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-21-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-140, PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, and PA-28R-200 Airplanes Subject: Binding of Fuel Selector Handle Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 10/08/1971 Effective Date: 10/13/1971 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-28-140 | PA-28-180 | PA-28R-180 | PA-28R-200 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: 71-21-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1312 AD NUMBER: 71-21-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-140, PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, and PA-28R-200 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 13, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-21-08 PIPER: Amdt. 39-1312. Applies to PA-28-140 airplanes Serial Numbers 28- 7125001 through 28-7125666, PA-28-180 airplanes Serial Numbers 28-7105001 through 28- 7105259, PA-28R-180 airplanes, Serial Numbers 28R-180 airplanes, Serial Numbers 28R-7130001 through 28R-7130038, PA-28R-200 airplanes Serial Numbers 28R-7135001 through 28R-7135254. Compliance required within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive unless already accomplished. To prevent possible binding of the fuel selector handle accomplish the following: (a) Replace fuel selector valve cover Part Number 99180-( ) in accordance with Piper Service Letter 588 dated September 3, 1971, or later approved revision. (b) Time intervals for the replacement of the selector valve cover may be adjusted up to a maximum of 10 hours to coincide with aircraft annual or 100 hour scheduled inspections. This amendment becomes effective October 13, 1971. FOOTER:
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