AD 80-18-03

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Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (Ted Smith) Model 601 and 601P Series Airplanes

AD Number
80-18-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aerostar Aircraft Corporation PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (Ted Smith) Model 601 and 601P Series Airplanes
aircraft Aerostar Aircraft Corporation PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (Ted Smith) Model 601 and 601P Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Possible engine failure due to excessive lean fuel/air mixture.

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Required Actions

Index and mark left and right engine fuel pressure gauges with a yellow arc between 12 psi and 18 psi range. Incorporate provisions in the Airplane Flight Manual Operations Limitations Section, including adding '12-18 psi' to the Power Plant Instruments paragraph and a statement requiring fuel boost pump 'ON' when fuel pressure is less than 18 psi and engine operates above idle power.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days from the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Aerostar Aircraft Corporation PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) and PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) series airplanes certificated in all categories.

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