AD 78-21-03

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft Corporation Model PA-34-200T Airplanes

AD Number
78-21-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-34-200T Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft Corporation Model PA-34-200T Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fuel leak due to chafing of the fuel inlet line to the boost pump at the mixture control cable and propeller governor control cable.

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Required Actions

Inspect fuel inlet lines for chafing. Replace fuel lines if chafing is evident with approved Piper parts. Install protective sleeves and tie raps. Leak check fuel lines. Secure fuel lines to control cables as specified. Make maintenance record entries.

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Compliance Time

within the next ten hours' time in service after the effective date of this A.D.

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Affected Aircraft

Piper Aircraft Corporation Model PA-34-200T, serial numbers 34-7570001 through 34-7870207

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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