[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 108 (Monday, June 6, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 36139-36140]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-13226]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0338; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-010-AD; 
Amendment 39-18495; AD 2016-08-18]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; correction.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that 
published in the Federal Register. That AD applies to certain Piper 
Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-31-350 airplanes. The wing locations of engine 
TIO-540-J2B and LTIO-540-J2B in table 1 of the Applicability, paragraph 
(c), section are incorrect. This document corrects that error. In all 
other respects, the original document remains the same; however we are 
publishing the entire rule in the Federal Register.

DATES: This final rule is effective June 6, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0338; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-
5527) is Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 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: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Airworthiness Directive 2016-08-18, 
Amendment 39-18495 (81 FR 26106, May 2, 2016), currently requires 
inspecting the fuel hose assembly and the turbocharger support assembly 
for proper clearance between them, inspecting each assembly for any 
sign of damage, and making any necessary repairs or replacements for 
certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-31-350 airplanes.
    As published, the wing locations of engine TIO-540-JJ2B and LTIO-
540-J2B in table 1 of the Applicability, paragraph (c), section are 
incorrect. This document corrects that error.
    Although no other part of the preamble or regulatory information 
has been corrected, we are publishing the entire rule in the Federal 
Register.
    The effective date of this AD remains June 6, 2016.

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2016-08-18 Piper Aircraft, Inc.: Amendment 39-18495; Docket No. FAA-
2014-0338; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-010-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective June 6, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-31-350 
airplanes, serial numbers 31-5001 through 31-5004, 31-7305005 
through 31-8452024, and 31-8253001 through 31-8553002, certificated 
in any category, that are equipped with the following engines and 
fuel pump hose assemblies:

              Table 1 to Paragraph (c) of This AD--Applicable Engines and Fuel Pump Hose Assemblies
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                                         Manufacturer's hose    Manufacturer's part No.
                Engine                           name                     (P/N)              Hose description
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LTIO-540-J2B (right wing)............  Hose Assembly--Fuel....  Piper 39995-034........  Inlet fuel hose to
                                                                                          engine fuel pump.
TIO-540-J2B (left wing)..............  Hose, Fuel pump to       Lycoming LW-12877-6S142  Exit fuel hose from
                                        Injector.                                         engine fuel pump.
LTIO-540-J2BD (right wing)...........  Hose, Fuel pump to       Lycoming LW-12877-6S142  Exit fuel hose from
                                        Injector.                                         engine fuel pump.
TIO-540-J2BD (left wing).............  Hose Assembly--Fuel....  Piper 39995-034........  Inlet fuel hose to
                                                                                          engine fuel pump.
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(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association 
(ATA) of America Code 73: Engine Fuel and Control.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report of an engine fire caused by a 
leak in the fuel pump inlet hose. We are issuing this AD to correct 
the unsafe condition on these products.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified in 
paragraphs (g)(1) through (j)(2) of this AD, unless already done.

(g) Ensure Proper Clearance Between the Fuel Hose Assembly and the 
Turbocharger Support Assembly

    (1) Within the next 60 hours time-in-service (TIS) after June 6, 
2016 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 6 months 
after June 6, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs 
first, inspect to determine the clearance between the inlet and exit 
fuel hose assemblies listed in table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD, 
and each turbocharger support assembly, Lycoming P/N LW-18302. There 
should be a minimum 3/16-inch clearance. Do the inspection following 
the INSTRUCTIONS section of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin 
No. 1257A, dated August 4, 2015.
    (2) Before further flight after the inspection required in 
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, if the measured clearance is less than 
3/16-inch, make all necessary adjustments to make the clearance a 
minimum of 3/16-inch between the inlet and exit fuel hose assemblies 
listed in table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD and each turbocharger 
support assembly,

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Lycoming P/N LW-18302, following the INSTRUCTIONS section of Piper 
Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1257A, dated August 4, 2015.

(h) Visually Inspect the Fuel Hose Assembly and Replace If Necessary

    (1) Within the next 60 hours TIS after June 6, 2016 (the 
effective date of this AD) or within the next 6 months after June 6, 
2016 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, 
visually inspect the inlet and exit fuel hose assemblies listed in 
table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD for evidence of leaking, 
cracking, chafing, and any other sign of damage. Do the inspection 
following the INSTRUCTIONS section of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service 
Bulletin No. 1257A, dated August 4, 2015.
    (2) Before further flight after the inspection required in 
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, if any evidence of leaking, cracking, 
chafing, or any other sign of damage is found in any inlet or exit 
fuel host assembly listed in table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD, 
replace the fuel hose assembly with a serviceable part. Do the 
replacement following the INSTRUCTIONS section of Piper Aircraft, 
Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1257A, dated August 4, 2015.

(i) Visually Inspect the Turbocharger Support Assembly and Replace If 
Necessary

    (1) Within the next 60 hours TIS after June 6, 2016 (the 
effective date of this AD) or within the next 6 months after June 6, 
2016 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, 
visually inspect each turbocharger support assembly, Lycoming P/N 
LW-18302, for evidence of chafing and any other signs of damage. Do 
the inspection following the INSTRUCTIONS section of Piper Aircraft, 
Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1257A, dated August 4, 2015.
    (2) Before further flight after the inspection required in 
paragraph (i)(1) of this AD, if any evidence of chafing or any other 
sign of damage is found on any turbocharger support assembly, 
replace Lycoming P/N LW-18302 with a serviceable part. Do the 
replacement following the INSTRUCTIONS section of Piper Aircraft, 
Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1257A, dated August 4, 2015.

(j) Engine Run-Up

    (1) If any fuel line component was adjusted or replaced during 
any actions required in paragraphs (g)(1) through (i)(2) of this AD, 
before further flight, perform an engine run-up on the ground to 
check for leaks. Do the engine run-up following the INSTRUCTIONS 
section of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1257A, dated 
August 4, 2015.
    (2) If any leaks found during the engine run-up required in 
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD emanate from any fuel line component 
adjusted, repaired, or replaced during any actions required in 
paragraphs (g)(1) through (i)(2) of this AD, before further flight, 
take all necessary corrective actions following the INSTRUCTIONS 
section of Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1257A, dated 
August 4, 2015.

(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 request to 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 the Related Information 
section 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.

(l) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Gary Wechsler, 
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta ACO, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College 
Park, Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474-5575; fax: (404) 474-5606; 
email: [email protected].

(m) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1257A, dated 
August 4, 2015.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For Piper Aircraft, Inc. service information identified in 
this AD, contact Piper Aircraft, Inc., 926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, 
Florida 32960; telephone: (772) 567-4361; fax: (772) 978-6573; 
Internet: www.piper.com/home/pages/Publications.cfm.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Small Airplane 
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
(816) 329-4148.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference 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/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 31, 2016.
Pat Mullen,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-13226 Filed 6-3-16; 8:45 am]
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