AD 83-07-17
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68B | Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P68B and P68C Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68C | Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P68B and P68C Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the stop tube for the fuel selector control system
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Required Actions
Install stop tube kit (P/N 68-020) and adjust the fuel selector control receiver per Service Bulletin No. 52 and Service Instruction No. 13. Conduct engine run to check fuel flow restriction in right and left tank positions, readjust if restricted and repeat check.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Vulcanair S.p.A. Models P68B and P68C (serial numbers 123 through 241)
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Selector Control
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-07-17.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-07-17 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P68B and P68C Series Airplanes Subject: Fuel Selector Control Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/14/1983 Make: Vulcanair S.p.A. Model: P 68B | P 68C Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 83-07-17 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4619 AD NUMBER: 83-07-17 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P68B and P68C Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 14, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-07-17 PARTENAVIA COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE S.p.A: Amendment 39- 4619. Applies to Models P68B and P68C (from S/N 123 thru S/N 241) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the stop tube for the fuel selector control system, accomplish the following: (a) Install stop tube kit (P/N 68-020) and adjust the fuel selector control receiver in accordance with Partenavia Costruzioni Aeronautiche S.p.A. Service Bulletin No. 52, dated March 20, 1981, and Service Instruction No. 13 dated March 24, 1981. (b) Conduct engine run to perform operational check of fuel selector control. Place fuel selector control handle in right tank position and then the left tank position to determine if fuel flow is restricted. (1) If fuel flow is not restricted, return airplane to service. (2) If fuel flow is restricted, readjust fuel selector in accordance with Partenavia Costruzioni Aeronautiche S.p.A Service Instruction No. 13 dated March 24, 1981, and repeat operational check of fuel selector control in accordance with paragraph (b) of this AD. (c) Aircraft may be flown in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. (d) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD, if used, must be approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. This amendment becomes effective on April 14, 1983. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-07-17.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-07-17 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P68B and P68C Series Airplanes Subject: Fuel Selector Control Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/14/1983 Make: Vulcanair S.p.A. Model: P 68B | P 68C Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 83-07-17 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4619 AD NUMBER: 83-07-17 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Partenavia Model P68B and P68C Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 14, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-07-17 PARTENAVIA COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE S.p.A: Amendment 39- 4619. Applies to Models P68B and P68C (from S/N 123 thru S/N 241) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the stop tube for the fuel selector control system, accomplish the following: (a) Install stop tube kit (P/N 68-020) and adjust the fuel selector control receiver in accordance with Partenavia Costruzioni Aeronautiche S.p.A. Service Bulletin No. 52, dated March 20, 1981, and Service Instruction No. 13 dated March 24, 1981. (b) Conduct engine run to perform operational check of fuel selector control. Place fuel selector control handle in right tank position and then the left tank position to determine if fuel flow is restricted. (1) If fuel flow is not restricted, return airplane to service. (2) If fuel flow is restricted, readjust fuel selector in accordance with Partenavia Costruzioni Aeronautiche S.p.A Service Instruction No. 13 dated March 24, 1981, and repeat operational check of fuel selector control in accordance with paragraph (b) of this AD. (c) Aircraft may be flown in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. (d) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD, if used, must be approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. This amendment becomes effective on April 14, 1983. FOOTER:
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