Piper PA-28 Cherokee 180 — Airworthiness Directives

This Airworthiness Concern Sheet (ACS) issued by the FAA addresses safety concerns related to the fuel selector mechanism installed on various Piper PA-28 models, including the PA-28 Cherokee 180. The document outlines the history of the fuel selector design, highlighting issues with the first-generation selector that could lead to inadvertent fuel management errors. The FAA is seeking information from owners and operators regarding their experiences with the Generation 1 fuel selector, particularly any incidents of mistakenly selecting the OFF position. The document indicates that while there are no current Airworthiness Directives mandating upgrades from the Generation 1 to the Generation 3 fuel selector, the FAA is considering the need for such action based on the feedback received.

• The document addresses safety concerns regarding the Generation 1 fuel selector on Piper PA-28 models.
• The Generation 1 fuel selector can inadvertently be moved to the OFF position, leading to fuel management issues.
• The FAA is seeking information from owners about their experiences with the Generation 1 fuel selector.
• There is currently no AD mandating the upgrade from Generation 1 to Generation 3 fuel selectors.
• The FAA may take action based on the feedback received from aircraft owners.