AD 74-18-02

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-25-235 and PA-25-260 Airplanes

AD Number
74-18-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Lavia Argentina S.A. (Laviasa) PA-25-235 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-25-235 and PA-25-260 Airplanes
aircraft Lavia Argentina S.A. (Laviasa) PA-25-260 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-25-235 and PA-25-260 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fuel unbalance and fuel line chafing due to improper installation of fuel tank vents and grommets, leading to potential fuel line damage.

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Required Actions

Install vent line clamp assembly with specified fasteners, position fuel tank vents 3/4 inch below wing fabric, inspect and secure fuel line grommets, replace damaged lines, correct improperly installed grommets, and cut access openings if necessary to ensure proper installation.

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Compliance Time

within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Piper Models PA-25-235 and PA-25-260 airplanes, serial numbers 25-7405573 to 25-7405673 inclusive

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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