FAA airworthiness directive publication

AD 2016-08-18

2016-06-06 · Correction notice · Federal Register document 2016-13226

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What this historical correction says

Source publication 2016-06-06 · Document 2016-13226.

The notice republishes the complete rule. The complete applicability clause from this reprint is retained below with its conditions unevaluated.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Airworthiness Directive 2016-08-18, 
Amendment 39-18495 (81 FR 26106, May 2, 2016), currently requires 
inspecting the fuel hose assembly and the turbocharger support assembly 
for proper clearance between them, inspecting each assembly for any 
sign of damage, and making any necessary repairs or replacements for 
certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-31-350 airplanes.
    As published, the wing locations of engine TIO-540-JJ2B and LTIO-
540-J2B in table 1 of the Applicability, paragraph (c), section are 
incorrect. This document corrects that error.
    Although no other part of the preamble or regulatory information 
has been corrected, we are publishing the entire rule in the Federal 
Register.
    The effective date of this AD remains June 6, 2016.

Original date wording

DATES: This final rule is effective June 6, 2016.

Dates describing the correction and the original rule remain separate as written.

Complete applicability clause in this reprint

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This AD applies to Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-31-350
airplanes, serial numbers 31-5001 through 31-5004, 31-7305005
through 31-8452024, and 31-8253001 through 31-8553002, certificated
in any category, that are equipped with the following engines and
fuel pump hose assemblies:

Table 1 to Paragraph (c) of This AD--Applicable Engines and Fuel Pump Hose Assemblies
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Manufacturer's hose Manufacturer's part No.
Engine name (P/N) Hose description
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LTIO-540-J2B (right wing)............ Hose Assembly--Fuel.... Piper 39995-034........ Inlet fuel hose to
engine fuel pump.
TIO-540-J2B (left wing).............. Hose, Fuel pump to Lycoming LW-12877-6S142 Exit fuel hose from
Injector. engine fuel pump.
LTIO-540-J2BD (right wing)........... Hose, Fuel pump to Lycoming LW-12877-6S142 Exit fuel hose from
Injector. engine fuel pump.
TIO-540-J2BD (left wing)............. Hose Assembly--Fuel.... Piper 39995-034........ Inlet fuel hose to
engine fuel pump.
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Literal source labels for discovery: PA-31-350. Labels remain as written; series, aliases and engine suffixes are not expanded.

Dated original publication

AD 2016-08-18 · 2016-05-02 · document 2016-09238

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Airworthiness Directive 2016-08-18, 
Amendment 39-18495 (81 FR 26106, May 2, 2016), currently requires 
inspecting the fuel hose assembly and the turbocharger support assembly 
for proper clearance between them, inspecting each assembly for any 
sign of damage, and making any necessary repairs or replacements for 
certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-31-350 airplanes.
    As published, the wing locations of engine TIO-540-JJ2B and LTIO-
540-J2B in table 1 of the Applicability, paragraph (c), section are 
incorrect. This document corrects that error.
    Although no other part of the preamble or regulatory information 
has been corrected, we are publishing the entire rule in the Federal 
Register.
    The effective date of this AD remains June 6, 2016.

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