2017-14-04: Engine Oil

Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 95-26-13, Amendment 39-9472 (60 FR 67321, December 29, 1995), and adding the following new AD: 2017-14-04 Piper Aircraft, Inc.: Amendment 39-18948; Docket No. FAA- 2016-9254; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-030-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective August 15, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 95-26-13, Amendment 39-9472 (60 FR 67321, December 29, 1995) (``AD 95-26-13''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-28-140, PA-28- 150, PA-28-151, PA-28-161, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-181, PA-28- 235, PA-28-236, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28R-201, PA-28S-160, PA- 28S-180, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32-301, PA-32-301T, PA-32R-300, PA-32R-301 (SP), PA-32R-301 (HP), PA-32R-301T, PA-32RT-300, PA-32RT- 300T, and PA-32S-300 airplanes, all serial numbers, that are: (1) Equipped with one or more oil cooler hose assemblies that do not meet technical standard order C53a (TSO-C53a), Type D requirements; and (2) Certificated in any category. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 79, Engine Oil. (e) Unsafe Condition AD 95-26-13 was prompted by numerous incidents/accidents caused by rupture or failure of the oil cooler hose assemblies. This AD action was prompted by requests to clarify the intent of AD 95-26- 13. We are issuing this AD to prevent rupture or failure of the oil cooler hose assemblies, which could result in engine stoppage with consequent loss of control. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. You may review the flow chart found in appendix 1 to assist you in complying with the actions of this AD. (g) Inspection Procedures for an Oil Cooler Mounted AT or AFT of the Rear of the Engine For any oil cooler hose assemblies that do not meet TSO-C53a, Type D requirements: Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after February 5, 1996 (the effective date retained from AD 95-26- 13), and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS, inspect the fire sleeve of each oil cooler hose assembly for soaked oil, a brownish or whitish color, and any evidence of brittleness or deterioration as a result of heat or oil seepage. See figure 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD for additional information. [[Page 31895]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR11JY17.016 Note 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h)(1) of this AD: Although not required by this AD, the FAA recommends that an oil cooler hose assembly flexibility test be done at 100-hour TIS intervals by gently lifting each oil cooler hose assembly in several places along its bottom surface, ideally at the center of an arc. If the oil cooler hose assembly moves slightly, either from side-to-side or upward, then some flexibility remains. If the oil cooler hose assembly appears hardened or inflexible, replacement is recommended. (h) Inspection Procedures for an Oil Cooler Mounted in a Location Other Than AT or AFT of the Rear of the Engine (1) For any oil cooler hose assemblies that do not meet TSO- C53a, Type D requirements: Within the next 100 hours TIS after February 5, 1996 (the effective date retained from AD 95-26-13), and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS, inspect the fire sleeve of each oil cooler hose assembly for soaked oil, a brownish or whitish color, and any evidence of brittleness or deterioration as a result of heat or oil seepage. See figure 1 to paragraphs (g) and(h) of this AD for additional information. (2) For any oil cooler hose assemblies that do not meet TSO- C53a, Type D requirements: Within the next 100 hours TIS after February 5, 1996 (the effective date retained from AD 95-26-13) and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS, inspect the oil cooler hose assemblies to ensure the installation conditions in paragraphs (h)(2)(i) through (iii) of this AD are met. See figure 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD for additional information. If the conditions listed in paragraphs (h)(2)(i) through (iii) of this AD are not met, before further flight, make any necessary adjustments. See figure 2 to paragraph (h)(2) of this AD for additional information. (i) The oil cooler hose assemblies pass underneath and behind the electrical ground cable and in front of the lower of the two engine mounts. (ii) The oil cooler hose assemblies are secured to the engine mount strut and a clearance of at least 2 inches exists between the oil cooler hose assemblies and the exhaust stack. (iii) Oil cooler hose assemblies with a minimum outer diameter of 0.75 inch are installed with a bend radius of at least 6.5 inches. [[Page 31896]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR11JY17.001 (i) Corrective Actions (1) If any of the conditions described in paragraph (g) or (h)(1) of this AD are found on an oil cooler hose assembly during the inspection required in paragraph (g) or (h)(1) of this AD, as applicable, before further flight, replace the oil cooler hose assembly with a serviceable new or used TSO-C53a Type D oil cooler hose assembly or TSO-C53a Type C oil cooler hose assembly. If a used TSO-C53a Type C oil cooler hose assembly is installed, it must have documented hours TIS. Note 2 to paragraphs (i)(1) and (j) of this AD: If only one of the two oil cooler hose assemblies requires replacement, the FAA recommends replacing both of the oil cooler hose assemblies to simplify tracking the hours TISof the assemblies. (2) If a newly installed oil cooler hose assembly is a TSO-C53a Type C oil cooler hose assembly and it is mounted in a location other than at or aft of the rear of the engine, then replacement of the oil cooler hose assembly must meet the conditions listed in paragraphs (h)(2)(i) through (iii) of this AD. (3) If compliance with paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD results in both oil cooler hose assemblies of an airplane meeting TSO-C53a Type D requirements, then the requirements of this AD are terminated for the airplane. (j) Life Limit of TSO-C53a Type C Oil Cooler Hose Assemblies (1) When a TSO-C53a Type C oil cooler hose assembly accumulates 8 years or 1,000 hours TIS, whichever occurs first, replace the oil cooler hose assembly with a serviceable new or used TSO-C53a Type D oil cooler hose assembly or TSO-C53a Type C oil cooler hose assembly. If a used TSO-C53a Type C oil cooler hose assembly is installed, it must have documented hours TIS. If the newly installed oil cooler is a TSO-C53a Type C oil cooler hose assembly and it is mounted in a location other than at or aft of the rear of the engine the installation must meet the conditions listed in paragraphs (h)(2)(i) through (iii) of this AD. (2) You may at any time before a TSO-C53a Type C oil cooler hose assembly exceeds the life limit in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD, replace a TSO-C53a Type C oil cooler hose assembly with a TSO-C53a Type D oil cooler hose assembly. (3) If compliance with paragraphs (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD results in both oil cooler hose assemblies of an airplane meeting TSO-C53a Type D requirements, then the requirements of this AD are terminated for the airplane. (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your requestto your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. [[Page 31897]] (3) AMOCs approved for AD 95-26-13 (60 FR 67321, December 29, 1995) are not approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD. (l) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Gary Wechsler, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474- 5575; fax: (404) 474-5606; email: gary.wechsler@faa.gov. BILLING CODE 4910-13-P [[Page 31898]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR11JY17.018 [[Page 31899]]