2005-19-20: Bushing screw thread expanders

2005-19-20 The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.: Amendment 39-14285; Docket No. FAA-2005-21174; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-23-AD. When Does This AD Become Effective? (a) This AD becomes effective on November 4, 2005. What Other ADs Are Affected by This Action? (b) None. What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD? (c) This AD affects Models PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, and PA-28-181 airplanes, serial numbers 28-671 through 28-5859, 28- 7105001 through 28-7505261,28-7690001 through 28-8590001, and all serial numbers thereafter, that: (1) Are certificated in any category; (2) Incorporate Peterson Aviation, Inc. Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA2660CE installed between April 20, 1998 and April 1, 2005; and (3) Incorporate Peterson Aviation, Inc. Service Bulletin SB98-1. What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in This AD? (d) This AD is the result of reports of fuel leaks during the post STC installation tests. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent fuel fittings used in STC SA2660CE from leaking fuel in the engine compartment, which could result in an engine fire. This condition could lead to loss of control of the airplane. What Must I Do To Address This Problem? (e) To address this problem, you must do the following: Actions Compliance Procedures Replace the two AN894 6 4 bushing screw thread expanders on the two AN826 6 tees (one on the gascolator and the other one attached to a bushing (AN912 2J) attached to the inlet on the top of the top fuel pump) with NAS1564 6 4J reducers and AN818 6 nuts. At the next 100-hour or annual inspection that occurs following 30 days after November 4, 2005 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first. Follow Petersen Aviation, Inc. Service Bulletion PA 28 160, 161, 180, 181 Bulletion No. SB 05 2, dated April 12, 2005. 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, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA. For information on any already approved alternative methods of compliance, contact James P. Galstad, Aerospace Engineer, FAA Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone:(316) 946- 4135; facsimile: (316) 946-4107. Does This AD Incorporate Any Material by Reference? (g) You must do the actions required by this AD following the instructions in Petersen Aviation, Inc. Service Bulletin PA-28-160, -161, -180, -181 Bulletin No. SB 05-2, dated April 12, 2005. 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 CFRpart 51. To get a copy of this service information, contact Petersen Aviation, Inc., 984 K Road, Minden, Nebraska 68959; telephone: (308) 832-2050; facsimile: (308) 832-2311. To review copies of this 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-2005-21174; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-23-AD.