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Airworthiness directives · 36
See allAD 70-22-02Fuel Selector Valves · Piper PA-28-235, PA-30, PA-32-260 and 3 moreApplies, except as noted, to all model 1H7, 1H10, 1H16, and 1H26 series fuel selector valves…AD 95-18-12Fuel Selector Valve · Mooney M20KTo prevent fuel selector valve malfunction, which, if not detected and corrected, will prevent the airplane…AD 53-01-02Fuel Selector Valve Rework · Textron 35, A35, B35 and 1 moreTo prevent binding or stiff operation of the fuel selector valve, accomplish inspections and rework in…AD 78-12-07Fuel Selector Valve · Piper PA-30 and PA-39Fuel Selector Valve
In the text of ADs · 88
See allAD 99-27-02Summary…This AD requires replacing certain fuel selector valve cams or fuel selector valves that Cessna shipped from December 6, 1998…AD 2018-02-05Historical(g) Inspect Fuel Selector CoverBefore further flight after February 7, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), inspect the left and right fuel selector…AD 2018-07-03(h) Install Temporary Fuel Selector PlacardsIf improper (reversed clock positions) installation of the left and right fuel selector placards is found during the preflight check…AD 2018-02-05Historical(h) Install Temporary Fuel Selector PlacardsIf improper (reversed clock positions) installation of the left and right fuel selector placards is found during the inspection required…
Proposed ADs · 6
See allNPRM 95-CE-11-ADAirworthiness Directives; Mooney Aircraft Corporation Model M20K Airplanes…Malfunction of a Gerdes fuel selector valve on an affected airplane, where the valve did not…NPRM FAA-2007-27611Sierra Hotel Aero…This proposed AD results from reports of airplane accidents associated with leaking or improperly operating fuel…NPRM FAA-2013-0742Piper…Since we issued AD 71-21-08, it has been found that a similar fuel selector…NPRM 98-CE-61-ADAirworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 33, 35, 36/A36, A36TC/B36TC, 45, 50, 55, 56, 58, 58P, 58TC, 60, 65, 70, 76, 77, 80, 88, and 95 Series Airplanes…considered to be incorrect positioning of the fuel selector. The actions specified by the proposed AD…
Information bulletins · 19
See allSAIB CE-14-22Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve…This SAIB also recommends the installation of a fuel selector valve cover designed
to prevent inadvertently…SAIB CE-18-10Fuel System - Selector Valve Placard…the fuel selector placard was marked incorrectly.
We determined that the AT-6 fuel selector problem…SAIB CE-06-11R1Fuel system selector valves…Fuel selector valves have all been superseded by “Navion” Fuel Selector P/N 147-30013-201…SAIB CE-04-85…Inspection and replacement of the universal joints between fuel selector handle and [[fuel
selector]] valve.
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In the text of advisory circulars · 52
See allAC 90-109ATransition to Unfamiliar Aircraft…The original builder had modified the fuel
system by relocating the fuel selector handle from a position between the front…AC 20-105C Ed UpdateReciprocating Engine Power-Loss Accident Prevention and Trend Monitoring…If a worn or galled fuel selector is suspected, have an appropriately certificated
mechanic or repair station check the fuel…AC 23-17CSYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT GUIDE FOR CERTIFICATION OF PART 23 AIRPLANES AND AIRSHIPS…A proposed revision in NPRM 67-14 added a requirement under Amendment 23-7
about fuel selectors. The explanation in…AC 20-27GCertification and Operation of Amateur-Built Aircraft…Make
sure it’s labeled clearly and appropriately.
(5) Clearly mark system controls, such as the fuel selectors and electrical…
Supplemental type certificates · 20
See allSTC SA151WEFive port fuel selector valves and electric emergency fuel boost pump.Five port fuel selector valves and electric emergency fuel boost pump.STC SA1827NMInstallation of Beech 95-E55 wings, fuel selector assembly, fuel gauges, and all related fuel couplings on a Beech 95-C55 aircraftInstallation of Beech 95-E55 wings, fuel selector assembly, fuel gauges, and all related…STC SA1402NMInstallation of a new instrument panel, four-way fuel selector valve, dual brakes, strenthened tail cone structure, aft located battery and associated electrical circuitsInstallation of a new instrument panel, four-way fuel selector valve, dual brakes, strenthened…STC SQ00220ATReplace fuel-selector valve with an overhauled and modified Consolidated Vultee B-24 (Type PE-3) fuel selector valve, and on the AT-6A thru AT-6F models, convert auxiliary outlet port of the left tank to become the main fuel outlet.Replace fuel-selector valve with an overhauled and modified Consolidated Vultee B-24 (Type…
In the text of STC certificates · 30
See allSTC SA02299AKInstallation of a replacement fuel selector valve.…Installation of a replacement fuel selector valve, in
accordance with Dakota Cub Aircraft, Inc., Fuel Selector Valve Master…STC SA02280AKInstallation of a Maule Fuel Selector Valve.…Original November 16, 2006
Installation of a Maule Fuel Selector Valve in accordance with
Trimmer Aviation, LLC, Master…STC SA01387SEManufacture of alternate fuel selector valves for the main fuel tank and the wing tank positions (part numbers EFSA25-5KA and EFSA25-4KA, respectively)…Manufacture of alternate fuel selector valves for the main fuel tank
and the wing tank positions (part numbers…STC SA281SWInstallation of gravity flow fuel system, carburetor heater system, and fuel selector valve in accordance with Ector Aircraft Company Drawing No. 271000 dated 9/16/1963; 72000 Rev. 2/18/1964, Ector Aircraft Drawings dated 10/16/1963 and 7/1/1963, or later FAA approved revisions and seven photographs.
Or
Installation of gravity flow fuel system, carburetor heater system, and fuel selector valve in accordance with Air Repair, Inc. Engineering Report AR063 dated May 12, 2009, or later FAA approved revision.…SA281SW
INSTALLATION OF GRAVITY FLOW FUEL SYSTEM, CARBURETOR HEATER SYSTEM AND FUEL SELECTOR VALVE
Issue Date: November 14…
Concern sheets · 1
Service documents · 3
Piper SB 1309SB_1309 · SB_1309…RC – Identifying Fuel Selector Cover Configuration
Compare the currently installed fuel selector cover against the one shown in…Partenavia SB R10 707-30CNo revision named · NOR10 707-30C - SUPPLEMENT F…23 April 2015
4.2 BEFORE LANDING
(a) Fuel Selector RH ENG.-RH TANK
LH ENG.-LH TANK…Vulcanair SB 162No revision named · U.S. DOT/FAA - Service Bulletin No. 162…Sleeves on fuel selector control lines in the area of the grease fittings;
First Issue dated 01 March…
Service difficulty reports · 249
See allSDR AUS20020658Pin · Piper PA23250(AUS) FUEL SELECTOR ROLL PINS BROKEN. RH FUEL SELECTOR HAD ONE ROLL PIN MISSING.SDR AU000782Selector Valve · Cessna 150F(AUS) FUEL SELECTOR VALVE SEIZED. (X)SDR AU000508Control Cable · Beech 58(AUS) RIGHT FUEL SELECTOR TELEFLEX CABLE FITTING BINDING AT SELECTOR END. (X)SDR AU001080Selector Valve · Namer AT6D(AUS) FUEL SELECTOR STIFF IN OPERATION. SUSPECT CAUSED BY CONTAMINATED FUEL. (X)
NTSB investigations · 1,000+
See allNTSB SEA91LA090Piper PA-22-108 · Auburn, WAAn improper fuel selector valve handle, improper selection of the fuel selector position, and the pilot's lack…NTSB MKC82DA173Cessna U206F · Baton Rouge, LAThe pilot changed the fuel selector from right to left while descending through 2200 ft MSL. The engine…NTSB LAX91LA175Snider RV6 · Paulden, AZThe pilot's poor preflight preparation and his failure to ensure that the fuel selector was properly positioned…NTSB ATL88DMG02Questair 20 · Greensboro, NC…The fuel system was found to have three fuel selectors installed. The main fuel selector, which supplies fuel…
FAA accident and incident reports · 1,000+
See allIncident 19810625056859ICessna 172F · Meeker, COZa on climbout fuel selector broke changing tanks. Found fuel selector valve ball worn and galled.Incident 19800206030789IPiper PA32300 · Chester, MAFuel selector valve failed internally, pilot not able to detect. Redesigned fuel selector valve now availableIncident 19780627035559IPiper PA32300 · Casper, WYPilot changed fuel selector to an empty tank soon after takeoff. Mismanaged aux fuel pump and fuel selectorAccident 19840505015999ACessna 337D · New Paltz, NYLost front engine then rear engine after moving fuel selectors. Found fuel selectors were bending when selected.