AD 2001-12-01

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-46-310P, PA-46-350P, and PA-46-500TP Airplanes

AD Number
2001-12-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-CE-23-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 31525

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Piper Aircraft Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-46-310P, PA-46-350P, and PA-46-500TP Airplanes
aircraft Bell Various Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-46-310P, PA-46-350P, and PA-46-500TP Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the flap drive bellcrank assemblies caused by incorrect or inadequate welding.

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Required Actions

Inspect the left and right inboard flap drive bellcrank assemblies to ensure the welding is complete and adequate. Replace any assembly that has incomplete or inadequate welding.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-46-310P, PA-46-350P, and PA-46-500TP airplanes with specific serial number ranges.

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