AD 80-01-08

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31T Airplanes

AD Number
80-01-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-31T Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31T Airplanes
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-31T1 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31T Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Leakage of the oil cooler inlet hose assembly, P/N 80026-05, causing oil loss and potential inflight engine shutdown.

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Required Actions

Remove engine cowlings and oil cooler inlet hose, inspect steel braiding for kinking, pressure test hose to 500 psi using dry nitrogen, replace hose if kinking or leakage is found, install new band clamp if no issues, reinstall components with proper support clamp, and verify no oil leaks after engine run.

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Compliance Time

within the next 25 hours of operation as indicated unless already accomplished

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Affected Aircraft

Piper Models PA-31T serial numbers 31T-7920001 thru 7920068, 7920070 thru 7920080; and PA-31T1 serial numbers 31T-7904001 thru 7904044.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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