# Proposed AD FAA-2016-9254: Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2017-14-04
- Products: Piper
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: October 21, 2016, 81 FR 72742
- Comments due: December 5, 2016
- Became: [AD 2017-14-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-14-04)
- Docket: FAA-2016-9254 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2016-9254, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2015-CE-030-AD
- FR document: 2016-24857
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/69/e3/69e356f9e0b95558103900c87b49c82519e90da7f57c3e455c2452373aa43103 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-10-21/pdf/2016-24857.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/10/21/2016-24857/airworthiness-directives-piper-aircraft-inc-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F2714B17E0B9EEE7862580530049AECA.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2016-9254

## Summary

We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 95-26-13, which applies to certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-28-140, PA-28- 150, PA-28-151, PA-28-161, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-181, PA-28-235, PA-28-236, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28R-201, PA-28S-160, PA-28S-180, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32-301, PA-32-301T, PA-32R-300, PA-32R-301 (SP), PA-32R-301 (HP), PA-32R-301T, PA-32RT-300, PA-32RT-300T, and PA- 32S-300 airplanes equipped with oil cooler hose assemblies that do not meet certain technical standard order (TSO) requirements. AD 95-26-13 requires inspections, replacement, and adjustment of the oil cooler hose assemblies, as well as providing for a terminating action. Since we issued AD 95-26-13, the FAA has received requests to clarify the intent of AD 95-26-13. This proposed AD would maintain all of the actions required by AD 95-26-13 and add language to clarify those requirements. We are proposing this AD to prevent rupture or failure of the oil cooler hose assemblies, which could result in engine stoppage with consequent loss of control.

## Notices in this docket

- Oct 21, 2016: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2016-24857, comments due Dec 5, 2016 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/10/21/2016-24857/airworthiness-directives-piper-aircraft-inc-airplanes)

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