AD 79-02-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-161 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-161, PA- 28R-201T, and PA-28R-201 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28R-201 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-161, PA- 28R-201T, and PA-28R-201 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28R-201T | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-161, PA- 28R-201T, and PA-28R-201 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Fuel flow interruption may occur if the gascolator assembly is not installed with the ports oriented as specified.
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Required Actions
Inspect the gascolator installation to ensure ports are oriented as per the figure. If not, remove and reorient the gascolator assembly 180 degrees, correct improper bends in fuel lines, and verify no fuel leaks after reassembly. Maintenance record entries required.
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models PA-28-161 (serial numbers 28-7816002 through 28-7816553, 28-7816554, 28-7816556 through 28-7816564, 28-7816566 through 28-7816597, 28-7816599 through 28-7816607, 28-7816609 through 28-7816634, 28-7816636 through 28-7816643), PA-28R-201T (serial numbers 28R-7803002 through 28R-7803294, 28R-7803296 through 28R-7803308, 28R-7803310, 28R-7803311, 28R-7803315, 28R-7803317 through 28R-7803321, 28R-7803323 through 28R-7803325), and PA-28R-201 (serial numbers 28R-7837002 through 28R-7837232, 28R-7837234, 28R-7837236, 28R-7837238 through 28R-7837241, 28R-7837243 through 28R-7837245, 28R-7837248 through 28R-7837250, 28R-7837253 through 28R-7837257, 28R-7837260, 28R-7837262 through 28R-7837264, 28R-7837266 through 28R-7837270, 28R-7837272 through 28R-7837275).
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