2004-25-16 R1: Fuel regulator shutoff valve

2004-25-16 R1 Kelly Aerospace Power Systems (formerly owned by ElectroSystems, JanAero Devices, Janitrol, C&D Airmotive Products, FL Aerospace, and Midland-Ross Corporation): Amendment 39-14076; Docket No. FAA-2004-19693; Directorate Identifier 2004-CE-40-AD; revises AD 2004-25-16, Amendment 39-13904. When Does This AD Become Effective? (a) This AD becomes effective on June 20, 2005. What Other ADs Are Affected By This Action? (b) This AD revises AD 2004-25-16, Amendment 39-13904. What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD? (c) This AD applies to aircraft equipped with a fuel regulator shutoff valve part number (P/N) 14D11, A14D11, B14D11, C14D11, 23D04, A23D04, B23D04, C23D04, or P23D04 used with B1500, B2030, B2500, B3040, B3500, B4050, or B4500 B-Series combustion heaters. The following is a list of aircraft where the B-Series combustion heater could be installed. This is not a comprehensive list and aircraft not on this list that have the heater installed through field approval or other methods are still affected by this AD: Manufacturer Aircraft models/series (1) Bombardier Inc CL 215, CL 215T, and CLT 415. (2) Cessna Aircraft Company 208, T303, 310F, 310G, 310H, 310I, 310J, 310K, 310L, 310N, 310P, 310Q, 320C, 320D, 320E, 320F, 337 Series, 340, 340A, 414, 414A, 421, 421A, 421B, and 421C. (3) The New Piper Aircraft Inc PA 23 Series, PA 30, PA 31 Series, PA 34 Series, PA 39, and PA 44 Series. (4) Raytheon Aircraft Corporation 95 B55 Series, 58, 58TC, 58P, 60, A60, and 76. Note 1: The B1500, B2030, B2500, B3040, B3500, B4050, or B4500 B-Series combustion heaters were previously manufactured by Janitrol, C&D Airmotive Products, FL Aerospace, and Midland-Ross Corporation. What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in This AD? (d) This AD is the result of numerous reports of fuel regulator shutoff valves leaking fuel. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the fuel regulator shutoff valve, which could result in fuel leakage in aircraft with these combustion heaters. This failure could result in an aircraft fire. What Must I Do To Address This Problem? (e) To address this problem, you must do the following: Actions Compliance Procedures (1) Visually inspect or pressure test the fuel regulator shutoff valve for any signs of fuel leaks. Within the next 25 hours aircraft time-in-service (TIS) after January 5, 2005, (the effective date of AD 2004 25 16), unless already done within the last 75 hours aircraft TIS (e.g., compliance with AD 2001 08 01 or 2001 17 13). Repetitively inspect there-after at intervals not to exceed 100 hours aircraft TIS or 12 months, whichever occurs first. This is established to coincide with 100-hour and annual with 100-hour and annual inspections. Locate the pressure shutoff valve in the installation using the applicable maintenance manual for valve location, removal, and installation instructions. Follow the procedures in Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Service Bulletin No. A 107A, Issue Date: September 6, 2002, for the visual inspection or the pressure test. (2) If no fuel leaks or no signs of fuel stains are found during each inspection required by paragraph (e)(1) of this AD, make a log book entry with the date of inspection (month/year). Prior to further flight after each inspection required in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD. Follow the procedures in Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Service Bulletin No. A 107A, Issue Date: September 6, 2002. (3) If any signs of fuel leaks or any signs of fuel stains are found during any inspection required in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD, replace the valve with a new valve of appropriate part number (P/N) that has a manufacturer s date code of 02/02 or later. For Piper PA 31 350 model aircraft, replace P/N A23D04 7.5 valve with P/N P23D04 7.5 Ensure there are no fuel leaks in the replacement valve by following the inspection and documentation requirements in paragraphs (e)(1) and (e)(2) of this AD. Before further flight after the inspection where any fuel leak was found. Follow Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Service Bulletin No. A 107A, Issue Date: September 6, 2002; Piper Vendor Service Publication VSP 150, dated January 31, 2003; and the applicable maintenance manual. (4) As an alternative method of compliance to this AD, you may disable the heater provided you immediately comply with inspection, identification, and replacement requirements of this AD when you bring the heater back into service. Do the following actions when disabling: (i) Cap the fuel supply line upstream of the fuel regulator and shutoff valve; (ii) Disconnect the electrical power and ensure that the connections are properly secured to reduce the possibility of electrical spark or structural damage; (iii) Inspect and test to ensure that the cabin heater system is disabled; (iv) Ensure that no other aircraft system is affected by this action; (v) Ensure there are no fuel leaks; and (vi) Fabricate a placard with the words: "System Inoperative". Install this placard at the heater control valve within the pilot s clear view. If you choose this option, you must do it before the next required inspection specified in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD. To bring the heater back into service, you must do the actions of paragraphs (e)(1), (e)(2), and (e)(3) of this AD (inspection, identification, and replacement, as necessary). Not Applicable. (5) Only install a fuel regulator shutoff valve with a manufacture date code of 02/02 or later. As of January 5, 2005, (the effective date of AD 2004 25 16). 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. (1) 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, Manager, Atlanta ACO, FAA. For information on any already approved alternative methods of compliance, contact Kevin L. Brane, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, One Crown Center, 1985 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 450, Atlanta, GA 30349; telephone: (770) 703-6063; facsimile: (770) 703-6097. (2) Alternative methods of compliance approved for AD 2004-25- 16, which is revised by this AD, are approved as alternative methods of compliance with this AD. Does This AD Incorporate Any Material By Reference? (g) You must do the actions required by this AD following the instructions in Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Service Bulletin No. A-107A, IssueDate: September 6, 2002; and Piper Vendor Service Publication VSP-150, dated January 31, 2003. (1) On January 5, 2005 (69 FR 75228, December 16, 2004), and in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51, the Director of the Federal Register previously approved the incorporation by reference. (2) To get a copy of the service information, contact Kelly Aerospace Power Systems, P.O. Box 273, Fort Deposit, Alabama 36032; telephone: (334) 227-8306; facsimile: (334) 227-8596; Internet: http://www.kellyaerospace.com. To review copies of the service information, go to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html or call (202) 741-6030. To view the AD docket, go to the Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401, Washington, DC 20590-001 or on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. The docket number is FAA-2004-19693; Directorate Identifier 2004-CE-40-AD.