AD 88-21-07 R1

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-250, PA-23-235 and PA-E23-250 Airplanes

AD Number
88-21-07 R1
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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 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.

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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.

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