AD 76-11-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32R-300 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-32R-300 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fuel leakage caused by chafing and interference with close-out plate attachment screws on fuel lines, Piper Part Number 67700-96.
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Required Actions
Inspect fuel lines (Piper Part Number 67700-96) for chafing and leakage. Replace damaged lines with new Piper Part Number 67700-96 or equivalent, and hand form lines to ensure minimum 1/4" clearance from close-out plate screws. Check fitting security and fuel flow after forming.
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Compliance Time
within the next ten hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-32R-300 airplanes with serial numbers 32R-7680001 through 32R-7680132, 32R-7680134 through 32R-7680175, 32R-7680177 through 32R-7680200, 32R-7680202 through 32R-7680204, and 32R-7680207.
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Leakage
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-11-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-11-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-32R-300 Airplanes Subject: Fuel Leakage Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 06/07/1976 Effective Date: 06/09/1976 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-32R-300 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 76-11-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2632 AD NUMBER: 76-11-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-32R-300 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 9, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-11-09 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-2632. Applies to PA-32R-300 airplanes, 32R-7680001 through 32R-7680132, 32R-7680134 through 32R-7680175, 32R-7680177 through 32R-7680200, 32R-7680202 through 32R-7680204 and 32R-7680207, certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next ten hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent fuel leakage, accomplish the following: 1. For both right and left wings, gain access to the fuel line segment, Piper Part Number 67700-96, through left and right wheel well inboard closeout plates (see sketch below). 2. Inspect fuel lines, Piper Part Number 67700-96, for indication of chafing and/or fuel leakage caused by interference with the close-out plate attachment screws. a. If a line is damaged, replace with a new fuel line, Piper Part Number 67700-96, or an equivalent part approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region. If necessary, reform Piper Part Number 67700-96 upon installation to provide a minimum of 1/4" clearance with close-out plate attachment screws. b. If lines are not damaged, hand form, if necessary, to provide a minimum of 1/4" clearance with close-out plate attachment screws. CAUTION Parts a and b above, if hand forming of line is necessary, form only enough to insure clearance. Avoid "kinking" or restricting line when forming. Check security of fittings and fuel flow through lines after forming. Piper Service Bulletin No. 503 also pertains to this same subject. This amendment becomes effective June 9, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-11-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-11-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-32R-300 Airplanes Subject: Fuel Leakage Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 06/07/1976 Effective Date: 06/09/1976 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-32R-300 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: 76-11-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2632 AD NUMBER: 76-11-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-32R-300 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 9, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-11-09 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-2632. Applies to PA-32R-300 airplanes, 32R-7680001 through 32R-7680132, 32R-7680134 through 32R-7680175, 32R-7680177 through 32R-7680200, 32R-7680202 through 32R-7680204 and 32R-7680207, certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next ten hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent fuel leakage, accomplish the following: 1. For both right and left wings, gain access to the fuel line segment, Piper Part Number 67700-96, through left and right wheel well inboard closeout plates (see sketch below). 2. Inspect fuel lines, Piper Part Number 67700-96, for indication of chafing and/or fuel leakage caused by interference with the close-out plate attachment screws. a. If a line is damaged, replace with a new fuel line, Piper Part Number 67700-96, or an equivalent part approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region. If necessary, reform Piper Part Number 67700-96 upon installation to provide a minimum of 1/4" clearance with close-out plate attachment screws. b. If lines are not damaged, hand form, if necessary, to provide a minimum of 1/4" clearance with close-out plate attachment screws. CAUTION Parts a and b above, if hand forming of line is necessary, form only enough to insure clearance. Avoid "kinking" or restricting line when forming. Check security of fittings and fuel flow through lines after forming. Piper Service Bulletin No. 503 also pertains to this same subject. This amendment becomes effective June 9, 1976. FOOTER:
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