EASA AD 2022-0131
Placards & Markings — Fuel Shut-off Valve Placards — Replacement; Aircraft Flight Manual — Fuel Handling Procedure — Amendment
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0131 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM P92-J and P92-JS aeroplanes up to serial number 151 inclusive. It addresses issues related to the fuel shut-off valve placards and updates the Aircraft Flight Manual fuel handling procedures. The directive mandates replacement of fuel shut-off valve placards and amendment of the flight manual to improve pilot awareness of valve status.
What Changed
This directive requires installation of new placards on both left-hand and right-hand fuel shut-off valves to enhance visibility of their status. It also mandates updating the Aircraft Flight Manual to Edition 3, Revision 5, which provides clearer instructions for fuel handling during different flight phases. These changes aim to prevent unintended closure of fuel shut-off valves in flight.
Why It Matters
The directive is critical for aviation professionals because it addresses a safety risk where pilots may misinterpret fuel shut-off valve positions, potentially causing engine power loss and loss of aircraft control. Operators and maintenance teams must ensure compliance to maintain airworthiness and prevent incidents related to fuel valve mismanagement. Compliance ensures safer operation and adherence to regulatory requirements.
What To Do
Operators must install new fuel shut-off valve placards within 50 flight hours or at the next scheduled inspection after 18 July 2022, whichever occurs first. Concurrently, the Aircraft Flight Manual must be revised to Edition 3, Revision 5, and all pilots must be informed of the updated fuel handling procedures. Compliance with these actions is mandatory to continue operating the affected aircraft.
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