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AD/FA-200/22 - Fuel Selector Valve

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The directive requires affected Fuji FA‑200 aeroplanes (serial no. 101 onward, and earlier ones with SB FAS‑032) to have the fuel shut‑off valve replaced by a fuel‑selector with physical stops fitted so the “prohibited” position cannot be selected, by following Fuji Service Bulletin No. 200‑007. Owners/operators must arrange, pay for and record the modification. It matters because the change prevents fuel loss via the vent system during parking by removing a pilot/ground‑crew error source and imposing a mechanical safety control.

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AD/FA-200/22 - Fuel Selector Valve

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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Fuji FA-200 Series Aeroplanes

AD/FA-200/22 Fuel Selector Valve 12/86

Applicability: FA-200 aircraft S/N 101 and subsequent, and aircraft (prior to S/N.101) with Service Bulletin FAS-032 incorporated. (Replacement of the fuel shut-off valve with a fuel selector valve.)

Requirement: Action in accordance with Fuji Service Bulletin No. 200-007.

Japan Civil Aviation Bureau AD No. TCD-2598-86 refers.

Compliance: Unless already accomplished, within 100 hours time in service after 31 December 1986.

Background: The Manufacturer has recognised the problem of fuel loss through the vent system during parking with the fuel selector valve in the "prohibited position", due to fuel transfer between the fuel tanks. Installation of stops on the fuel selector valve will prevent this selection being made.

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