Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-14861 · Alpha Aviation Design Limited (Type Certificate No. A48EU formerly held by APEX Aircraft and AVIONS PIERRE ROBIN), Model R2160 Airplanes
Alpha Aviation Design Limited (Type Certificate No. A48EU formerly held by APEX Aircraft and AVIONS PIERRE ROBIN), Model R2160 Airplanes
This AD applies to Model R2160 airplanes, serial numbers 142, 143, 144, 147, 148, and 151 through 155, that are certificated in any category.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Alpha Aviation Model R2160 airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect the fuel pressure indication system for leakage at the end of the adapter in the fuel pressure indication system. This AD results from the possibility of fuel leakage at the end of the adapter in the fuel pressure indication system. We are issuing this AD to detect, correct, and prevent fuel leaks in the fuel pressure indicating system. This failure could allow fuel to leak near the exhaust manifold and lead to a fire.
To address this problem, you must do the following, unless already done:
| Actions | Compliance | Procedures |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Inspect the fuel pressure system indication adaptor (part number 52.46.11.000 or FAA approved equivalent part number) for indication of fuel leakage | Before further flight after January 30, 2007 (the effective date of this AD) and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours time-in-service | Perform a visual inspection. Figure 1 of Robin Aviation Service Letter No 37 rev. 2 dated April 4, 2000, shows a view of the fuel pressure indicator system. |
| (2) If any leak is found, repair the leak | Before further flight after inspection required by paragraph (e)(1) of this AD | Perform a repair program approved specifically for this AD by the FAA. |
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
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