AD 72-21-03

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft

AD Number
72-21-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-20 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-20-115 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-20-135 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-20S Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-20S-115 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-20S-135 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-22 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-22-108 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-22-135 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-22-150 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Fuel line failure due to flexible fuel line assembly P/N 70322-32 routed from fuel strainer to carburetor.

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Required Actions

Identify flexible fuel line assembly using metal identification band. Replace P/N 70322-32 hose with P/N 17766-66 or equivalent approved part. Ensure installation prevents abrasion, interference chafing, and heat damage.

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Compliance Time

within 100 hours in service or at next annual inspection, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished

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Affected Aircraft

Piper Models PA-20 (S/N 20-1 and up) and PA-22 (S/N 22-1 to 22-9393 inclusive)

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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