AD 78-10-03
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | AE-1 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | HE-1 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J5A-80 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J5A (Army L-4F) | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J5B (Army L-4G) | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J5C | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-14 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-12 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-12S | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3C-40 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3C-50 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3C-50S | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3C-65S | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3F-50 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3F-50S | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3F-60 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3F-60S | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3F-65 (Army L-4D) | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3F-65S | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3L | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3L-65 (Army L-4C) | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3L-65S | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3L-S | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3P | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J4 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J4A | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J4A-S | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J4B | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J4E (Army L-4E) | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J4F | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-11 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-11S | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-16 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-16S | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18-105 (Special) | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18-125 (Army L-21A) | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18-135 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18-150 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18A | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18A-135 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18A-135 (Restricted) | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18A-150 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18A-150 (Restricted) | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18A (Restricted) | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18AS-125 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18AS-135 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18AS-150 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18S | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18S-105 (Special) | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18S-125 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18S-135 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18S-150 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-20 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-20-115 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-20-135 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-20S | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-20S-115 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-20S-135 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-22 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-22-108 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-22-135 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-22-150 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-22-160 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-22S-135 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-22S-150 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-22S-160 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
| aircraft | FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3C-65 (Army L-4; L-4A; L-4B (Navy NE-1); L-4H; L-4J (Navy NE-2)) | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Inadequate fuel venting due to insufficient vent holes in fuel cap locking cam and inadequate rubber seal on fuel tank inlet.
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Required Actions
Modify fuel caps and inspect fuel tank inlet rubber seal per Piper SB 522; drill 2 additional .098 inch diameter vent holes in fuel cap locking cam per SB 573; vibro-etch Part No. 60707-04 after completing the drilling. Equivalent alterations require FAA approval.
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Compliance Time
within the next 10 hours in service after effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 aircraft
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Venting
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-10-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-10-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and P...Show more Subject: Fuel Venting Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 05/18/1978 Effective Date: 05/23/1978 Make: FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: AE-1 | HE-1 | J5A-80 | J5A (Army L-4F) | J5B (Army L-4G) | J5C | PA-14 | PA-12 | PA-12S | J-3 | J3C-...Show more 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: 78-10-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3212 AD NUMBER: 78-10-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 23, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-10-03 PIPER: Amendment 39-3212. Applies to all J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 type aircraft. Compliance required within the next 10 hours in service after effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. In order to prevent inadequate fuel venting, accomplish the following: (a) Modify fuel caps and inspect fuel tank inlet rubber seal in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 522 dated September 28, 1976, (former AD 77-09-09 Sketch 1) or approved equivalent. AD 78-10-03 (b) Drill 2 additional vent holes .098 inch diameter through locking cam of fuel cap (Sketch 2) in accordance with instructions of Piper Service Bulletin No. 573 dated February 8, 1978, or approved equivalent. (c) Upon compliance with (b), vibro-etch Part No. 60707-04 as shown in Sketch 2. (d) Equivalent alterations must be approved by Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. (Piper Service Bulletins Nos. 522 and 573 pertain to this subject.) Amendment 39-3212 cancels AD 77-09-09. This amendment is effective May 23, 1978. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-10-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-10-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and P...Show more Subject: Fuel Venting Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 05/18/1978 Effective Date: 05/23/1978 Make: FS 2001 Corp. | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: AE-1 | HE-1 | J5A-80 | J5A (Army L-4F) | J5B (Army L-4G) | J5C | PA-14 | PA-12 | PA-12S | J-3 | J3C-...Show more 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: 78-10-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3212 AD NUMBER: 78-10-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 23, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-10-03 PIPER: Amendment 39-3212. Applies to all J-3, J-4, J-5, PA-11, PA-12, PA-14, PA-16, PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 type aircraft. Compliance required within the next 10 hours in service after effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. In order to prevent inadequate fuel venting, accomplish the following: (a) Modify fuel caps and inspect fuel tank inlet rubber seal in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 522 dated September 28, 1976, (former AD 77-09-09 Sketch 1) or approved equivalent. AD 78-10-03 (b) Drill 2 additional vent holes .098 inch diameter through locking cam of fuel cap (Sketch 2) in accordance with instructions of Piper Service Bulletin No. 573 dated February 8, 1978, or approved equivalent. (c) Upon compliance with (b), vibro-etch Part No. 60707-04 as shown in Sketch 2. (d) Equivalent alterations must be approved by Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. (Piper Service Bulletins Nos. 522 and 573 pertain to this subject.) Amendment 39-3212 cancels AD 77-09-09. This amendment is effective May 23, 1978. FOOTER:
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