Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-14958 · Alpha Aviation Design Limited R2160 Airplanes
Alpha Aviation Design Limited R2160 Airplanes
This AD applies to Model R2160 airplanes, serial numbers 001 through 378, certificated in any category.
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as a deficiency in compliance with 14 CFR 23.967(d). There have been instances indicating that production aircraft may not have a metal barrier between the cabin and the fuel tank bay. Lack of a barrier could allow flammable fuel vapors to enter the cabin. We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
Unless already done, do the following actions within the next 100 hours time-in-service or within 6 months after April 3, 2007 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first.
(1) Inspect the aircraft to determine if a metal barrier is installed behind the seats per Alpha Aviation Service Bulletin AA-SB-28-001, dated July 10, 2006.
(2) If a metal barrier is installed per Alpha Aviation Service Bulletin AA-SB-28-001, dated July 10, 2006, and (e)(1) of this AD, then no further action is required.
(3) If a metal barrier is not installed, manufacture and install a barrier per Alpha Aviation Service Bulletin AA-SB-28-001, dated July 10, 2006, and Alpha Aviation Drawing No. 60-53-119 (page 3 of 3 of the Service Bulletin).
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences.
