AD 74-26-04

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31 and PA-31-300 Airplanes

AD Number
74-26-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-31 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31 and PA-31-300 Airplanes
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-31-300 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31 and PA-31-300 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fuel leaking from the heater manual shut-off and solenoid shut-off valves in the nose compartment creates explosion hazards.

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Required Actions

Conduct a pressure check of P/N 492107 manual heater shut-off valve and P/N 756513 solenoid fuel regulator shut-off valve within 25 hours time in service. Replace or repair leaking valves and repeat the pressure check. Remove P/N 492107 and bracket P/N 41948-00 within 125 hours. Install shroud assembly P/N 43493 with associated components over P/N 756513 within 125 hours for serial numbers 31-2 to 31-103.

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Compliance Time

Within 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Piper Models PA-31 and PA-31-300, serial numbers 31-2 to 31-7401258 inclusive.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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