2004-10-08: Fuel Line Fittings

2004-10-08 Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau: Amendment 39-13638; Docket No. 2003-CE-64-AD. When Does This AD Become Effective? (a) This AD becomes effective on July 6, 2004. What Other ADs Are Affected by This Action? (b) None. What Sailplanes Are Affected by This AD? (c) This AD affects all Model ASH 25M sailplanes, all serial numbers, that are: (1) certificated in any category; and (2) equipped with fuel injected engine IAE50R-AA. What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in This AD? (d) This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Germany. The actions specified in this AD are intended to detect and correct fuel lines with improper fittings, which could result in fuel leakage and a possible fire hazard. What Must I Do To Address This Problem? (e) To address this problem, you must do the following: Actions Compliance Procedures (1)Inspect the fuel line between the injection valve and pressure regulator for the correct color of connecting fittings (The connecting fitting at the injection valve must be blue and the connecting fitting at the pressures regulatory must be black.). Within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after July 6, 2004 (the effective date of this AD), unless already done. Follow Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau ASH 25 Mi Technical Note No. 22, dated February 21, 2003. (2) If you find any fuel line with blue connecting fittings at both ends, then replace the fuel line with a fuel line with a blue connecting fitting at the injection valve and a black connecting fitting at the pressure regulator. Before further flight after the inspection required by paragraph (e)(1) of this AD. Follow Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau ASH 25 Mi Technical Note No. 22, dated February 21, 2003. (3) Do not install any fuel line that uses blue connecting fittings at both ends.As of July 6, 2004 (the effective date of this AD). Not Applicable. May I Request an Alternative Method 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 39.19. Unless FAA authorizes otherwise, send your request to your principal inspector. The principal inspector may add comments and will send your request to the Manager, Standards Office, Small Airplane Directorate, FAA. For information on any already approved alternative methods of compliance, contact Greg Davison, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4130; facsimile: (816) 329-4090. Does This AD Incorporate Any Material by Reference? (g) You must do the actions required by this AD following the instructions in Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau ASH 25 Mi Technical Note No. 22, dated February 21, 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 Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau, D-36163 Poppenhausen, Federal Republic of Germany; telephone: 011-49 6658 89-0; facsimile: 011-49 6658 89-40. You may review copies at FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. Is There Other Information That Relates to This Subject? (h) German AD Number 2003-129, dated March 21, 2003, also addresses the subject of this AD.