AD 91-11-14
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68 Observer | Airworthiness Directives; PARTENAVIA COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE Models P68C-TC airplanes (all serial numbers (S/N)), P68-OTC airplanes (S/N 344-01-OTC and 340-02-OTC), and P68C and P68 Observer airplanes (S/N 268 to 381), certificated in any category. |
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68C | Airworthiness Directives; PARTENAVIA COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE Models P68C-TC airplanes (all serial numbers (S/N)), P68-OTC airplanes (S/N 344-01-OTC and 340-02-OTC), and P68C and P68 Observer airplanes (S/N 268 to 381), certificated in any category. |
| aircraft | Vulcanair S.p.A. | P 68C-TC | Airworthiness Directives; PARTENAVIA COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE Models P68C-TC airplanes (all serial numbers (S/N)), P68-OTC airplanes (S/N 344-01-OTC and 340-02-OTC), and P68C and P68 Observer airplanes (S/N 268 to 381), certificated in any category. |
Unsafe Condition
Fuel leakage into the airplane cabin that could result in ignition and explosion of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Remove fuel and Janitrol system lines in accordance with Partenavia Service Instructions No. 39 or 40, install applicable service kits, and replace light alloy line part number 7.6131-2 with P/N 7.6131C-2 as specified.
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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
Models P68C-TC (all serial numbers), P68-OTC (S/N 344-01-OTC and 340-02-OTC), and P68C and P68 Observer (S/N 268 to 381), certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel and Janitrol System Lines
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AD Final Rules - DRS_91-11-14.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 91-11-14 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-CE-39-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; PARTENAVIA COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE Models P68C-TC airplanes (all serial n...Show more Subject: Fuel and Janitrol System Lines Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/14/1991 Make: Vulcanair S.p.A. Model: P 68 Observer | P 68C | P 68C-TC 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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 91-11-14 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-CE-39-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6992 AD NUMBER: 91-11-14 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; PARTENAVIA COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE Models P68C-TC airplanes (all serial numbers (S/N)), P68-OTC airplanes (S/N 344-01-OTC and 340-02-OTC), and P68C and P68 Observer airplanes (S/N 268 to 381), certificated in any category. ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 14, 1991. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 91-11-14 PARTENAVIA COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE: Amendment 39-6992. Docket No. 91-CE-39-AD. Applicability: Models P68C-TC airplanes (all serial numbers (S/N)), P68-OTC airplanes (S/N 344-01-OTC and 340-02-OTC), and P68C and P68 Observer airplanes (S/N 268 to 381), certificated in any category. Compliance: Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent fuel leakage into the airplane cabin that could result in ignition and explosion of the airplane, accomplish the following: (a) For Models P68C-TC and P68-OTC, remove the fuel and Janitrol system lines in accordance with the instructions in Partenavia Service Instruction No. 39, dated February 14, 1991. (1) Install the applicable service kit in accordance with the instructions in Partenavia Instruction No. 39. (2) Replace the light alloy line of the Janitrol system (part number (P/N) 7.6131-2) with P/N 7.6131C-2 on the applicable Model P68C-TC airplanes in accordance with the instructions in Partenavia Service Instruction No. 39. (b) For Models P68C and P68 Observer, remove the fuel and Janitrol system lines in accordance with the instructions in Partenavia Service Instruction No. 40, dated February 14, 1991. (1) Install the applicable service kit in accordance with the instructions in Partenavia Instruction No. 40. (2) Replace the light alloy line of the Janitrol system (part number (P/N) 7.6131-2) with P/N 7.6131C-2 on the applicable Model P68C airplanes in accordance with the instructions in Partenavia Service Instruction No. 40. (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (d) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office, Europe, Africa, Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. The request should be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office. (e) The replacements and modifications required by this AD shall be done in accordance with Partenavia Service Instruction No. 39 or Partenavia Service Instruction No. 40, both dated February 14, 1991. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. Section 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from Partenavia Costruzioni Aeronautiche, S.p.A., Via G. Pascoli N. 7, 80026 Casoria (NA), Italy. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street, NW, Room 8401, Washington, DC. This amendment (39-6992, AD 91-11-14) becomes effective on June 14, 1991. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_91-11-14.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 91-11-14 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-CE-39-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; PARTENAVIA COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE Models P68C-TC airplanes (all serial n...Show more Subject: Fuel and Janitrol System Lines Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/14/1991 Make: Vulcanair S.p.A. Model: P 68 Observer | P 68C | P 68C-TC 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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 91-11-14 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-CE-39-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6992 AD NUMBER: 91-11-14 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; PARTENAVIA COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE Models P68C-TC airplanes (all serial numbers (S/N)), P68-OTC airplanes (S/N 344-01-OTC and 340-02-OTC), and P68C and P68 Observer airplanes (S/N 268 to 381), certificated in any category. ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 14, 1991. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 91-11-14 PARTENAVIA COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE: Amendment 39-6992. Docket No. 91-CE-39-AD. Applicability: Models P68C-TC airplanes (all serial numbers (S/N)), P68-OTC airplanes (S/N 344-01-OTC and 340-02-OTC), and P68C and P68 Observer airplanes (S/N 268 to 381), certificated in any category. Compliance: Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent fuel leakage into the airplane cabin that could result in ignition and explosion of the airplane, accomplish the following: (a) For Models P68C-TC and P68-OTC, remove the fuel and Janitrol system lines in accordance with the instructions in Partenavia Service Instruction No. 39, dated February 14, 1991. (1) Install the applicable service kit in accordance with the instructions in Partenavia Instruction No. 39. (2) Replace the light alloy line of the Janitrol system (part number (P/N) 7.6131-2) with P/N 7.6131C-2 on the applicable Model P68C-TC airplanes in accordance with the instructions in Partenavia Service Instruction No. 39. (b) For Models P68C and P68 Observer, remove the fuel and Janitrol system lines in accordance with the instructions in Partenavia Service Instruction No. 40, dated February 14, 1991. (1) Install the applicable service kit in accordance with the instructions in Partenavia Instruction No. 40. (2) Replace the light alloy line of the Janitrol system (part number (P/N) 7.6131-2) with P/N 7.6131C-2 on the applicable Model P68C airplanes in accordance with the instructions in Partenavia Service Instruction No. 40. (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (d) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office, Europe, Africa, Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. The request should be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office. (e) The replacements and modifications required by this AD shall be done in accordance with Partenavia Service Instruction No. 39 or Partenavia Service Instruction No. 40, both dated February 14, 1991. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. Section 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from Partenavia Costruzioni Aeronautiche, S.p.A., Via G. Pascoli N. 7, 80026 Casoria (NA), Italy. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street, NW, Room 8401, Washington, DC. This amendment (39-6992, AD 91-11-14) becomes effective on June 14, 1991. FOOTER:
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