Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-17594 · Fuel system
GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Airplanes
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2018-05-08. Comply with the one in force.
This AD applies to the following GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd model and serial number airplane presented in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) that are certificated in any category:
(1) Models GA8 airplanes, serial numbers GA8-02-012, GA8-TC 320-02-16, GA8-TC 320-03-25, and GA8-TC 320-09-120.
(2) Models GA8 and GA8-TC320, serial numbers GA8-08-128 through GA8A/GA8-TC 320-13-205. The last three digits (third tier designation) of the serial numbers are sequential regardless of the model designation (first tier designation) or the year produced (second tier designation).
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Models GA8 and GA8-TC320 airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as the fuel system integral sump tank does not meet FAA regulations. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD.
(1) For all affected airplanes: Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after October 15, 2013 (the effective date of this AD) or within 3 months after October 15, 2013 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, modify the airplane following Part 1 of GippsAero Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2012-96, Issue 4, dated August 12, 2013.
(2) For affected airplanes equipped with a cargo pod part number GA8-255004-017 or GA8-255004-019: Before further flight after the modification required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, modify the cargo pod following Part 2 of GippsAero Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-GA8-2012-96, Issue 4, dated August 12, 2013.
