92-12-10 TEXTRON LYCOMING: Priority Letter issued on June 5, 1992. Docket No. 92-ANE-27
Applicability: Textron Lycoming Model TIO-540-S1AD engines installed on but not limited to Piper PA-32 Series Aircraft (Turbo Saratoga, Turbo Saratoga SP and Turbo Lance II aircraft).
Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.
To prevent failure of the fuel injector lines that can result in engine fire, accomplish the following:
(a) Within 10 hours after the effective date of this AD inspect the fuel injector fuel lines between the fuel manifold and the fuel injector nozzles as follows:
(1) Visually inspect each fuel injector fuel line for missing support clamps or support clamps with a loose, worn or missing support sleeve or cushion. Each fuel injector fuel line must be supported by at least one clamp.
(2) Visually inspect each fuel injector fuel line for evidence of physical damage, including dents and chaffing, and for stains caused by fuel leakage.
(b) Prior to further flight, replace any fuel injector fuel line that does not have a supporting clamp, has a clamp with a loose, worn, or missing support sleeve or cushion, or if the line itself is damaged or has evidence of fuel leakage.
(c) After the effective date of this AD, reinspect the fuel lines in accordance with paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this AD and replace as necessary any fuel injector fuel lines in accordance with paragraph (b) of this AD at each annual inspection, at each 100-hour inspection, at each engine overhaul, and after any maintenance has been performed on the engine where the fuel injector fuel lines have been disconnected or disturbed.
(d) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, ANE-170, 180 South Franklin Street, Valley Stream, New York. The request should be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office.
NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this airworthiness directive, if any, may be obtained from the New York Aircraft Certification Office.
(f) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.
(g) Copies of the applicable service information may be obtained from Textron Lycoming, Williamsport, Pennsylvania. This information may be examined at the FAA, New England Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803-5299.
(h) Priority letter AD 92-12-10, issued June 5, 1992, becomes effective upon receipt.