This service bulletin addresses reports of chafing between the left fuel line and left forward air vent assembly lever on several Piper aircraft models. Instructions are provided to inspect the area and ensure at least 0.05 inches of clearance between the fuel line and lever. If clearance is insufficient, a tool should be used to create more space, and the fuel line replaced if damaged. Owners are advised to make the inspection within 100 hours or at the next annual inspection.
This service bulletin addresses reports of chafing between the left fuel line and left forward air vent assembly lever on several Piper aircraft models. Instructions are provided to inspect the area and ensure at least 0.05 inches of clearance between the fuel line and lever. If clearance is insufficient, a tool should be used to create more space, and the fuel line replaced if damaged. Owners are advised to make the inspection within 100 hours or at the next annual inspection.
This service bulletin addresses reports of chafing between the left fuel line and left forward air vent assembly lever on several Piper aircraft models. Instructions are provided to inspect the area and ensure at least 0.05 inches of clearance between the fuel line and lever. If clearance is insufficient, a tool should be used to create more space, and the fuel line replaced if damaged. Owners are advised to make the inspection within 100 hours or at the next annual inspection.
This service bulletin addresses reports of chafing between the left fuel line and left forward air vent assembly lever on several Piper aircraft models. Instructions are provided to inspect the area and ensure at least 0.05 inches of clearance between the fuel line and lever. If clearance is insufficient, a tool should be used to create more space, and the fuel line replaced if damaged. Owners are advised to make the inspection within 100 hours or at the next annual inspection.
717 SERVICE BULLETIN Piper Aircraft Corporation Lock Haven, Pennsylva n ia, U. S.A.
FAA DOA SO-l Approved July 8, 1981 M
Subject: Fuel Selector Line Inspection
Models Affected: Serial Numbers Affected:
PA-28-140 Cherokee 28-20000 through 28-7725290
PA-28-150/160 Cherokee 28-01 through 28-4377 PA-28-151 Warrior 28-7415001 through 28-7715314 PA-28-161 Warrior II 28-7716001 through 28-8116260 PA-28-180 Cherokee 28-671 through 28-7505259 PA-28-181 Archer II 28-7690001 through 28-8190271 PA-28-236 Dakota 28-7911001 through 28-8111082 PA-28R-180 Arrow 28R-30004 through 28R-7l30013 PA-28R-200 Arrow II 28R-35001 through 28R-7635545 PA-28R-201 Arrow III 28R-7737001 through 28R-7837317 PA-28RT-201 Arrow IV 28R-7918001 through 28R-8118074
Compliance Time: Within the next one hundred (100) hours or
at the next annual inspection event, whichever occurs first.
Purpose:
Reports have been received of a chafing condition between the left fuel line, near the fuel selector, and the left forward air vent assembly lever.
If this condition exists and is left uncorrected, the chafing could become severe enough to wear through the fuel line and cause fuel leakage.
This Service Release provides instructions and illustrations to inspect the area for chafing and to provide clearance of the fuel line.
Instructions :
1. Remove left hand forward air vent cover.
2. Inspect for clearance between fuel line and air vent lever. (See Figure 2). It will be necessary to rotate vent lever from open to close position to ascertain clearance throughout full travel. If a minimum of .05 inch exists, reinstall air vent cover and proceed to Instruction 7.
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Instructions: (continued)
3. If clearance is less than .05 inch, fabricate a tool (utilizing the dimensions shown in Figure 1) from a suitable non-metallic material such as wood. Insert tool between fuel line and vent lever. Slide tool forward and aft, at the same time twisting it in each direction, to obtain .05 inch to .15 inch gap. 4. Remove tool and, utilizing a suitable mirror, inspect the fuel line for damage such as dents, flat spots, etc. 5. If fuel line is worn beyond airworthy limits, remove and replace fuel line; fuel tank drainage may be necessary. (See Material Required.) Install new fuel line and assure clearance as described in Instruction 3. 6. Inspect for leaks, reinstall side panel and air vent cover. 7. Make appropriate logbook entry of compliance with this Service Release.
Material Required:
If required by Instruction 5, one (1) each Fuel Line, Piper Part Number 62306-00V, or 67700-57V, or 63846-00V, per aircraft. (Refer to appropriate Parts Catalog.)
A vailability of Parts:
Your Piper Field Service Facility.
Effectivity Date:
This Service Release is effective upon receipt.
Summary:
Please contact your Piper Field Service Facility to make arrangements for compliance with the provisions of this Service Release in accordance with the Compliance Time, indicated. '
Any applicable Factory participation will remain in effect for a period of time not to exceed 180 days from the date of this Service Release. Service Bulletin No. 717 Page 3 of 3
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