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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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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