AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
CAA-AD-080/2001
Supersedes CAA-AD-038/2001
Date of issue: September 07, 2001
APPLIANCE - FUEL REGULATOR - INSPECTION
Applicability:
This AD applies
to aircraft equipped with a JanAero Devices part number 14D11, A14D11, B14D11,
C14D11, 23D04, A23D04, B23D04, or C23D04 fuel regulator shutoff valve used with
JanAero Devices B1500, B2030, B2500, B3040, B3500, B4050, or B4500 B-Series
combustion heaters. In FAA AD 2001-17-13 is a list of aircraft where the
B-Series combustion heater could be installed. This is not a comprehensive list
and aircraft not on this list that have the heater installed through field
approval or other methods are still affected by this AD.
Effective date: November 01, 2001.
Compliance : Required as indicated in FAA AD 2001-17-13.
Remarks:. The compliance of this AD must
be recorded in Propeller Logbook, where applicable the requirements of this AD
must be integrated into Aircraft Technical Documentation. Address inquiries
concerning this AD to: Civil Aviation Authority, Airworthiness Division, Ruzyne
Airport, 160 08 Prague 6, Czech Republic, tel: 420 2 33320922, fax: 420 2
20562270
Ing. Pavel MATOUŠEK
Director of Airworthiness Division
CAA CZ
2001-17-13
Janaero Devices: Amendment 39-12404; Docket No. 2001-CE-26-AD. Supersedes AD
2001-08-01, Amendment 39-12178.
(a) What aircraft
are affected by this AD? This AD applies to aircraft equipped with a JanAero
Devices part number 14D11, A14D11, B14D11, C14D11, 23D04, A23D04, B23D04, or
C23D04 fuel regulator shutoff valve used with JanAero Devices B1500, B2030,
B2500, B3040, B3500, B4050, or B4500 B-Series combustion heaters. The following
is a list of aircraft where the B-Series combustion heater could be installed.
This is not a comprehensive list and aircraft not on this list that have the
heater installed through field approval or other methods are still affected by
this AD:
|
Manufacturer |
Aircraft models |
|
Raytheon Aircraft
Corporation (Beech). |
Beech 95-B55
Series, 58, 58TC, 58P, 60, A60, and 76. |
|
Canadair..................... |
CL-215, CL-215T,
and CLT-415. |
|
Cessna Aircraft
Company(Cessna). |
208, 303, 310F,
310G, 310H, 310I, 310J, 310K, 310L, 310M, 310N, 310P, 310Q, 320C, 320D, 320E,
320F, 337 Series, 340, 340A, 414, 414A, 421, 421A, 421B, and 421C. |
|
The New Piper
Aircraft, Inc. (Piper). |
PA-23 Series, PA-30,
PA-31 Series, PA-34 Series, PA-39, and PA-44. |
Note 1: The B1500, B2030, B2500,
B3040, B3500, B4050, or B4500 B-Series combustion heaters were previously
manufactured by Janitrol, C&D, FL Aerospace, and Midland-Ross Corporation.
(b) Who must comply
with this AD? Anyone who wishes to operate any aircraft that is equipped with
one of the above-referenced JanAero combustion heaters must comply with this
AD.
(c) What problem
does this AD address? The actions specified by this AD are intended to
eliminate or severely reduce the potential for fuel leakage in aircraft with
these combustion heaters, which could result in an aircraft fire with
consequent damage or destruction.
(d) What must I do
to address this problem? To address this problem, you must accomplish the
following actions:
|
Action |
Compliance time |
Procedures |
||
|
(1) Inspect the
fuel regulator shutoff valve for fuel leaks. Use the pressure test procedures
or visual procedures included in the service information. |
Within the next
25 hours aircraft time- in-service (TIS) after September 11, 2001 (the
effective date of this AD), unless already accomplished (e.g., compliance
with AD 2001-08-01), and thereafter prior to installing any fuel regulator
shutoff valve on an aircraft. |
Locate the
pressure regulatory shutoff valve in the installation using the applicable
maintenance manual's regulator shutoff valve location, removal, and
installation instructions. For the pressure test or visual inspection, use
the procedures in JanAero Devices Service Bulletin No. A-107, dated January
8, 2001. |
||
|
(2) If no fuel
leaks or no signs of fuel stains are found during each inspection required by
paragraph (d)(1) of this AD, mark the valve cover with the date of inspection
(month/year). |
Prior to further
flight after any inspection required by paragraph (d)(1) of this AD. |
Use permanent ink
and letters of at least \1/10\-inch, but no larger than \1/4\-inch, in height
and make this mark below the date of manufacturer as specified in JanAero
Devices Service Bulletin No. A-107, dated January 8, 2001. |
||
|
(3) If any fuel
leak(s) is/ are found during any inspection required by paragraph (d)(1) of
this AD, replace the valve. Ensure there are no fuel leaks in the replacement
valve by following the inspection and identification requirements of paragraphs
(d)(1) and (d)(2) of this AD, respectively. |
Before further
flight after the inspection where any fuel leak was found. |
In accordance
with the applicable maintenance manual. |
||
|
(4) As an
alternative method of compliance to this AD, you may disable the heater
provided you immediately comply with the inspection, identification, and
replacement requirements of this AD when you bring the heater back into
service. Accomplish the following actions when disabling: (i) Cap the fuel
supply line; (ii) Disconnect the electrical power and ensure that the
connections are properly secured to reduce the possibility of electrical
spark or structural damage; (iii) Inspect and test to ensure that the cabin
heater system is disabled; (iv) Ensure that no other aircraft system is
affected by this action; (v) Ensure there are no fuel leaks; and (vi)
Fabricate a placard with the words: ``System Inoperative''. Install this
placard at the heater control valve within the pilot's clear view. |
If you choose
this option, you must accomplish it before the required inspection times
(within the next 25 hours TIS after September 11, 2001, and thereafter prior
to further flight after installing any fuel regulator shutoff valve on an
aircraft). To bring the heater back into service, you must accomplish the
actions of paragraphs (d)(1), (d)(2), and (d)(3) of this AD (inspection,
identification, and replacement, as necessary). |
Not Applicable. |
||
(e) Can I comply
with this AD in any other way? You may use an alternative method of compliance
or adjust the compliance time if:
(1) Your
alternative method of compliance provides an equivalent level of safety; and
(2) The Manager,
Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office approves your alternative. Send your
request through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments
and then send it to the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office.
Note 2: This AD applies to any
aircraft with the equipment installed as identified in paragraph (a) of this
AD, regardless of whether the aircraft has been modified, altered, or repaired
in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For aircraft that have been
modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of
this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an
alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (e) of this AD.
The request should include an assessment of the effect of the modification,
alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and, if you
have not eliminated the unsafe condition, specific actions you propose to
address it.
(f) Where can I get
information about any already-approved alternative methods of compliance?
Contact Linda M. Haynes, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office, One Crown Center, 1895 Phoenix Boulevard, suite 450,
Atlanta, Georgia 30349; telephone: (770) 703-6091; facsimile: (770) 703-6097.
(g) Are any service
bulletins incorporated into this AD by reference? You must accomplish the
actions required by this AD in accordance with JanAero Devices Service Bulletin
No. A-107, dated January 8, 2001. The Director of the Federal Register
previously approved this incorporation by reference under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1
CFR part 51 as of May 10, 2001 (66 FR 19720, April 17, 2001).
(1) You can get
copies from JanAero Devices, Electrosystems-JanAero Devices, P.O. Box 273, Fort
Deposit, Alabama 36032; telephone: (334) 227-8306; facsimile: (334) 227-8596;
Internet: http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=http://www.kellyaerospace.com.
(2) You can look at
copies at FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room
506, Kansas City, Missouri, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North
Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.
(h) Does this
amendment affect any other regulation? This amendment supersedes AD 2001-08-01,
Amendment 39-12178.
(i) When does this
amendment become effective? This amendment becomes effective on September 11,
2001.
Issued in Kansas
City, Missouri, on August 15, 2001.
Michael
Gallagher,
Manager, Small
Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 01-21010
Filed 8-20-01; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE
4910-13-P