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AD/CESSNA 400/93 Amdt 1 - Crossfeed Fuel Line

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Requires owners/operators of Cessna Model 414 aircraft (serial nos 414-0001 to 414-0965) to carry out the actions specified in Cessna Service Bulletin MEB87-7 Revision 1 to inspect and correct the crossfeed fuel line routing and ensure clearance from the firewall stiffener. Compliance must occur before the next Maintenance Release after 19 May 1988. The directive responds to FAA reports of fuel-line chafing and adds an extra inspection to reduce the risk of fuel leakage and potential fire.

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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AD/CESSNA 400/93

Amdt 1

Crossfeed Fuel Line 5/88

Applicability: Models 414 with Serial Nos 414-0001 through 414-0965.

Requirement: Action in accordance with Cessna Service Bulletin No MEB87-7 Revision 1.

Note: FAA AD 88-03-07 Amdt 39-5841 refers.

Compliance: Prior to the issue of the next Maintenance Release after 19 May 1988.

Background: The FAA has received reports of fuel leaks caused by chafing of the crossfeed fuel lines. The requirements of this AD will ensure proper clearance between the crossfeed fuel lines and firewall stiffener and eliminate the potential fire hazard due to fuel leakage. This Amendment is issued to reflect a revision of the requirement document, which requires an additional inspection.

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