AD 80-14-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32-260 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300 and PA-32RT-300T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32-300 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300 and PA-32RT-300T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32R-300 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300 and PA-32RT-300T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32RT-300 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300 and PA-32RT-300T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32RT-300T | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300 and PA-32RT-300T Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fuel leakage and potential fire hazard due to inadequate fuel tank vent system.
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Required Actions
Defuel the aircraft, remove fuel tanks, modify the fuel tank vent system using specified Piper part numbers, reinstall tanks, refuel and check for leaks and gauge function, and record maintenance.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models PA-32-260 (serials 32-7800001-32-7800008), PA-32-300 (serials 32-7740109-32-7940290), PA-32R-300 (serials 32R-7780215-32R-7880068), PA-32RT-300 (serials 32R-7885001-32R-7985105), and PA-32RT-300T (serials 32R-7787001, 32R-7887002-32R-7987126)
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Tank Vent System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-14-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-14-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300 and PA-32RT-30...Show more Subject: Fuel Tank Vent System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 07/28/1980 Effective Date: 07/10/1980 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-32-260 | PA-32-300 | PA-32R-300 | PA-32RT-300 | 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: 80-14-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3818 AD NUMBER: 80-14-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300 and PA-32RT-300T Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 10, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-14-01 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-3818. Applies to Model PA-32-260, serial numbers 32-7800001 through 32-7800008; PA-32-300, serial numbers 32-7740109 through 32-7940290; PA-32R-300, serial numbers 32R-7780215 through 32R-7880068; Model PA-32RT-300, serial numbers 32R-7885001 through 32R-7985105; and Model PA-32RT-300T, serial numbers 32R-7787001, and 32R-7887002 through 32R-7987126 airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent fuel leakage and potential fire hazard, accomplish the following: (a) De-fuel the aircraft in accordance with the Piper Service or Maintenance Manual for the appropriate model aircraft. (b) Remove the right hand and left hand fuel tanks in accordance with the Piper Service or Maintenance Manual for the appropriate model aircraft. (c) 1. For Model PA-32-260 series aircraft, serial numbers 32-7800001 through 32-7800008, and PA-32-300 model aircraft, serial numbers 32-7740109 through 32- 7840202, modify the fuel tank vent system in accordance with the instructions listed in the "Fuel Tank Vent Modification and Vent Hose Replacement Kit," Piper Part Number 763-934V. 2. For Model PA-32-300 series airplanes, serial numbers 32-7940001 through 32-7940290, Models PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300 and PA-32RT-300T series airplanes, modify the fuel tank vent system in accordance with the instructions listed on the "Fuel Tank Vent Hose Replacement Kit," Piper Part Number 764-011V. (d) Reinstall the fuel tanks in accordance with instructions in the appropriate Piper Service or Maintenance Manual. NOTE: Do not allow lines or hoses to twist during installation. (e) Refuel the aircraft and check for leaks and fuel quantity gauge function. (f) Make an appropriate maintenance record entry. An equivalent method of compliance may be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region. NOTE: Piper Service Bulletin 646A pertains to this subject. This amendment becomes effective July 10, 1980. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-14-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-14-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300 and PA-32RT-30...Show more Subject: Fuel Tank Vent System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 07/28/1980 Effective Date: 07/10/1980 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-32-260 | PA-32-300 | PA-32R-300 | PA-32RT-300 | 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: 80-14-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3818 AD NUMBER: 80-14-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300 and PA-32RT-300T Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 10, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-14-01 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-3818. Applies to Model PA-32-260, serial numbers 32-7800001 through 32-7800008; PA-32-300, serial numbers 32-7740109 through 32-7940290; PA-32R-300, serial numbers 32R-7780215 through 32R-7880068; Model PA-32RT-300, serial numbers 32R-7885001 through 32R-7985105; and Model PA-32RT-300T, serial numbers 32R-7787001, and 32R-7887002 through 32R-7987126 airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent fuel leakage and potential fire hazard, accomplish the following: (a) De-fuel the aircraft in accordance with the Piper Service or Maintenance Manual for the appropriate model aircraft. (b) Remove the right hand and left hand fuel tanks in accordance with the Piper Service or Maintenance Manual for the appropriate model aircraft. (c) 1. For Model PA-32-260 series aircraft, serial numbers 32-7800001 through 32-7800008, and PA-32-300 model aircraft, serial numbers 32-7740109 through 32- 7840202, modify the fuel tank vent system in accordance with the instructions listed in the "Fuel Tank Vent Modification and Vent Hose Replacement Kit," Piper Part Number 763-934V. 2. For Model PA-32-300 series airplanes, serial numbers 32-7940001 through 32-7940290, Models PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300 and PA-32RT-300T series airplanes, modify the fuel tank vent system in accordance with the instructions listed on the "Fuel Tank Vent Hose Replacement Kit," Piper Part Number 764-011V. (d) Reinstall the fuel tanks in accordance with instructions in the appropriate Piper Service or Maintenance Manual. NOTE: Do not allow lines or hoses to twist during installation. (e) Refuel the aircraft and check for leaks and fuel quantity gauge function. (f) Make an appropriate maintenance record entry. An equivalent method of compliance may be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region. NOTE: Piper Service Bulletin 646A pertains to this subject. This amendment becomes effective July 10, 1980. FOOTER:
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