2003-22-01: Auxiliary fuel transfer pumps

2003-22-01 Aerostar Aircraft Corporation: Amendment 39-13348; Docket No. 2003-CE-44-AD. When Does This AD Become Effective? (a) This AD becomes effective on November 17, 2003. Are Any Other ADs Affected by This Action? (b) None. What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD? (c) This AD affects the following airplane models that are: (1) Modified to incorporate supplemental type certificate (STC) SA1608NM (Machen Inc. Kit No. 76-1, Auxiliary Fuel Tank); and (2) certificated in any category. Model Serial Nos. PA-60-600 PA-60-601 PA-60-601P PA-60-602P PA-60-700P All All All All All What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in This AD? (d) This AD is the result of reports of fuel leaking from the fuel transfer pumps. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct leaks in the auxiliary fuel transfer pumps, which could result in fire or explosion in the cargo/passenger compartment. Such a condition could result of loss of theairplane. What Must I Do To Address This Problem? (e) To address this problem, you must accomplish the following: Actions Compliance Procedures (1) Inspect all auxiliary fuel tank transfer pumps for leaking, seeping, and any signs of staining. Within the next 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) after November 17, 2003 (the effective date of this AD). Repetitively inspect thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours TIS. In accordance with Machen Inc. Service Bulletin SB 76-009, dated August 1, 2003. (2) Replace any auxiliary fuel transfer pump that is leaking, seeping, or has any signs of staining. Prior to further flight after any inspection required in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD in which leaking, seeping, or any signs of staining is found. In accordance with Machen Inc. Service Bulletin SB 76-009, dated August 1, 2003. What About Alternative Methods of Compliance? (f) You may request a different method of compliance or a different compliance time for this AD by following the procedures in 14 CFR 39.13. Send your request to the Manager, Seattle ACO, FAA. For information on any already approved alternative methods of compliance, contact Richard Simonson, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, Washington 98055; telephone: (425) 917-6507; facsimile: (425) 917- 6590. Is There Material Incorporated by Reference? (g) You must do the actions required by this AD per Machen Inc. Service Bulletin SB 76-009, dated August 1, 2003. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service bulletin in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. You may get a copy from Machen Inc., 10555 Airport Drive, Hayden Lake, Idaho 83835; telephone: (208) 762-7814; facsimile: (208) 762- 8349. You may review copies at FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW, suite 700, Washington, DC.