AD 88-21-07 R1
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-23 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-250, PA-23-235 and PA-E23-250 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-23-160 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-250, PA-23-235 and PA-E23-250 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-23-235 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-250, PA-23-235 and PA-E23-250 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-23-250 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-250, PA-23-235 and PA-E23-250 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1) | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-250, PA-23-235 and PA-E23-250 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-E23-250 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-250, PA-23-235 and PA-E23-250 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Precipitation and/or wash water entering the fuel filler compartment and leaking into the fuel cell resulting in engine failure.
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Required Actions
Inspect fuel vent/drain lines, thermos type fuel cell caps, and fuel filler compartment covers in accordance with Piper SB No. 340. Correct any defects before further flight. Compliance may be done within 60 calendar days after effective date and every 12 calendar months thereafter.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 60 calendar days after the effective date of this AD and at intervals not to exceed 12 calendar months thereafter, unless already accomplished per the unrevised version of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-250, PA-23-235, and PA-E23-250 (all serial numbers) except Model PA-23-250 serial numbers 27-7654001 through 27-8154030.
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Filler Compartment
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AD Final Rules - DRS_88-21-07_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 88-21-07 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-250, PA-23-235 and PA-E23-250 Airplanes Subject: Fuel Filler Compartment Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 07/24/1989 Effective Date: 08/22/1989 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-23 | PA-23-160 | PA-23-235 | PA-23-250 | PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1) | PA-E23-250 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: 88-21-07 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6272 AD NUMBER: 88-21-07 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-250, PA-23-235 and PA-E23-250 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 22, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 88-21-07 R1 PIPER: Amendment 39-6042 as revised by Amendment 39-6272. Applicability: Model PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-250, PA-23-235 and PA-E23-250 (all serial numbers) airplanes certificated in any category, except Model PA-23-250 airplanes, serial numbers 27-7654001 through 27-8154030. Compliance: Required within the next 60 calendar days after the effective date of this AD and at intervals not to exceed 12 calendar months thereafter, unless already accomplished per the unrevised version of this AD. To reduce the possibility of precipitation and/or wash water from entering the fuel filler compartment and leaking into the fuel cell resulting in engine failure, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the fuel vent/drain lines, the thermos type fuel cell caps, and the fuel filler compartment covers on both main fuel cell systems and, if installed, both auxiliary fuel cell systems in accordance with the instructions in Piper Service Bulletin (SB) No. 340, dated May 24, 1971. (b) If any defects are found, correct them before further flight. (c) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. (d) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, ACE-115A, Federal Aviation Administration, 1669 Phoenix Parkway, Suite 210C, Atlanta, Georgia 30349. This AD revises AD 88-21-07, Amendment 39-6042, which became effective on November 6, 1988. This amendment (39-6272, AD 88-21-07 R1) becomes effective on August 22, 1989. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_88-21-07_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 88-21-07 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-250, PA-23-235 and PA-E23-250 Airplanes Subject: Fuel Filler Compartment Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 07/24/1989 Effective Date: 08/22/1989 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-23 | PA-23-160 | PA-23-235 | PA-23-250 | PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1) | PA-E23-250 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: 88-21-07 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6272 AD NUMBER: 88-21-07 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-250, PA-23-235 and PA-E23-250 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 22, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 88-21-07 R1 PIPER: Amendment 39-6042 as revised by Amendment 39-6272. Applicability: Model PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-250, PA-23-235 and PA-E23-250 (all serial numbers) airplanes certificated in any category, except Model PA-23-250 airplanes, serial numbers 27-7654001 through 27-8154030. Compliance: Required within the next 60 calendar days after the effective date of this AD and at intervals not to exceed 12 calendar months thereafter, unless already accomplished per the unrevised version of this AD. To reduce the possibility of precipitation and/or wash water from entering the fuel filler compartment and leaking into the fuel cell resulting in engine failure, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the fuel vent/drain lines, the thermos type fuel cell caps, and the fuel filler compartment covers on both main fuel cell systems and, if installed, both auxiliary fuel cell systems in accordance with the instructions in Piper Service Bulletin (SB) No. 340, dated May 24, 1971. (b) If any defects are found, correct them before further flight. (c) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. (d) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, ACE-115A, Federal Aviation Administration, 1669 Phoenix Parkway, Suite 210C, Atlanta, Georgia 30349. This AD revises AD 88-21-07, Amendment 39-6042, which became effective on November 6, 1988. This amendment (39-6272, AD 88-21-07 R1) becomes effective on August 22, 1989. FOOTER:
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