AD 79-13-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32RT-300T | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-32RT-300T Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fuel leakage and engine power loss due to the 1/8-inch copper fuel flow indicator tube between the fuel servo and left rear baffle.
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Required Actions
Remove the lower cowling, replace the 1/8-inch copper tube with Piper part number 67700-348 (stainless steel tube), pressurize the fuel system, check tube fittings for leaks, and record maintenance. Equivalent methods may be approved by FAA.
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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 Model PA-32RT-300T, serial numbers 32R-7887001 through 32R-7987124
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Leakage Prevention
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-13-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-13-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-32RT-300T Airplanes Subject: Fuel Leakage Prevention Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 06/21/1979 Effective Date: 06/27/1979 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-32RT-300T Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 79-13-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3500 AD NUMBER: 79-13-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-32RT-300T Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 27, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-13-04 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-3500. Applies to Model PA-32RT-300T, serial numbers 32R-7887001 through 32R-7987124 airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent possible fuel leakage and engine power loss, accomplish the following: a. Remove the lower cowling. b. Remove the 1/8-inch copper fuel flow indicator tube attached to the fuel servo and to the left rear baffle. c. Install the 1/8-inch stainless steel tube, Piper part number 67700-348 between the fuel servo and the left rear baffle. d. Pressurize the fuel system by positioning the mixture control to idle cut-off, turning the master switch on, and turning the fuel boost pump on. e. Check the tube fittings for leaks and correct discrepancies as necessary. f. Replace the lower cowling. g. Make an appropriate maintenance record entry. h. An equivalent method of compliance may be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region. NOTE: Piper Service Bulletin 652 pertains to this subject. This amendment becomes effective June 27, 1979. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-13-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-13-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-32RT-300T Airplanes Subject: Fuel Leakage Prevention Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 06/21/1979 Effective Date: 06/27/1979 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-32RT-300T 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: 79-13-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3500 AD NUMBER: 79-13-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-32RT-300T Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 27, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-13-04 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-3500. Applies to Model PA-32RT-300T, serial numbers 32R-7887001 through 32R-7987124 airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent possible fuel leakage and engine power loss, accomplish the following: a. Remove the lower cowling. b. Remove the 1/8-inch copper fuel flow indicator tube attached to the fuel servo and to the left rear baffle. c. Install the 1/8-inch stainless steel tube, Piper part number 67700-348 between the fuel servo and the left rear baffle. d. Pressurize the fuel system by positioning the mixture control to idle cut-off, turning the master switch on, and turning the fuel boost pump on. e. Check the tube fittings for leaks and correct discrepancies as necessary. f. Replace the lower cowling. g. Make an appropriate maintenance record entry. h. An equivalent method of compliance may be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region. NOTE: Piper Service Bulletin 652 pertains to this subject. This amendment becomes effective June 27, 1979. FOOTER:
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