AD 79-02-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-44-180 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-44-180 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fuel leakage due to damaged fuel supply lines part number 86238-03 where the line passes through the rib lightening hole flange.
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Required Actions
Remove inspection plates on the underside of left and right wings inboard of the engine nacelle, inspect fuel supply lines for damage, replace damaged lines, install caterpillar grommet part number 63976-34 with cement, position line for minimum .125 inch clearance, reinstall plates, and record maintenance.
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Compliance Time
within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-44-180, serial numbers 44-7995001 through 44-7995003, 44-7995005 through 44-7995023, 44-7995025 through 44-7995053, 44-7995055 through 44-7995064, 44-7995066, 67, 69, 71, 73, and 74
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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