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AD 2003-05-01 Airworthiness Directives; Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego (WSK) PZL-Rzeszow S.A. Franklin 6A-350-C1, -C1A, -C1L, -C1R -C2, -C2A, and 4A-235 Series Reciprocating Engines

2003-03-21
2003-03-06
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Makes named: cessna, maule, franklin. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Applicability*9

This airworthiness directive (AD) is applicable to Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego (WSK) PZL-Rzeszow S.A. Franklin 6A-350-C1, -C1A, -C1L, -C1R, -C2, -C2A, and 4A-235 series reciprocating engines with diaphragm type AC4886 fuel pump, AC part number (P/N) 5656774, PZL P/N 26.11.1710, installed. These engines are used on, but not limited to AERMACCHI S.p.A. S.205-22/R, Cessna 170, 172, and 175 series, Maule Aerospace Technologies, Inc. M-4-220, -220C, -220S, -220T, and M-5-220C, S.O.C.A.T.A.—Groupe AEROSPATIALE Model MS 894E, Swift Museum Foundation Model GC-1B, and Univair Aircraft Corp. (Stinson) 108 series airplanes. Note 1: This AD applies to each engine identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For engines 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 (c) 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 the unsafe condition has not been eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to address it.

Compliance

Compliance with this AD is required before further flight, unless already done. To prevent reduction or loss of engine power or external fuel leaks, do the following: (a) Before further flight, remove diaphragm type AC4886 fuel pump, AC P/N 5656774, PZL P/N 26.11.1710. Type AC4886 pumps might have a metal tag with 4886 attached to a bolt on the upper cover. PZL-Rzeszow has issued Service Bulletin No. PZL-F/71/2002, dated August 2002 on this subject. (b) After receipt of this AD, do not install diaphragm type AC4886 fuel pump, AC P/N 5656774, PZL P/N 26.11.1710. Alternative Methods of Compliance (c) 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, Engine Certification Office (ECO). Operators must submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, ECO. Note 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this airworthiness directive, if any, may be obtained from the ECO. Special Flight Permits (d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with §§ 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be done. Effective Date (e) This amendment becomes effective March 21, 2003. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on February 27, 2003. Francis A. Favara, Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, , Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 03-5246 Filed 3-5-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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