AD 2007-08-07

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; LATINOAMERICANA DE AVIACIÓN (LAVIA) S.A. (Type Certificate Data Sheets No. 2A8 and No. 2A10 Previously Held by The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.) Models PA-25, PA-25-235, and PA-25-260 Airplanes

AD Number
2007-08-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-27109
FR Citation
72 FR 18566

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Piper Aircraft Airworthiness Directives; LATINOAMERICANA DE AVIACIÓN (LAVIA) S.A. (Type Certificate Data Sheets No. 2A8 and No. 2A10 Previously Held by The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.) Models PA-25, PA-25-235, and PA-25-260 Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; LATINOAMERICANA DE AVIACIÓN (LAVIA) S.A. (Type Certificate Data Sheets No. 2A8 and No. 2A10 Previously Held by The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.) Models PA-25, PA-25-235, and PA-25-260 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Severe corrosion and cracks in both rear and forward supports of the horizontal stabilizer, caused by the accumulation of steam or application products vapors.

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Required Actions

Inspect the horizontal stabilizer supports upon accumulating 1,500 hours time-in-service (TIS) or within the next 50 hours TIS after May 18, 2007, and repeat inspections every 100 hours TIS or 12 months, whichever occurs first. If cracks, corrosion, or discrepancies are found, disassemble and conduct a detailed inspection, followed by corrective action. Modify the horizontal stabilizers as specified in the definitive actions of Service Bulletin No. 25/53/03 by May 18, 2008, or upon accumulating 1,000 hours TIS after May 18, 2007.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 hours TIS after May 18, 2007, for initial inspection; within 1,000 hours TIS after May 18, 2007, for definitive modification.

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Affected Aircraft

LATINOAMERICANA DE AVIACIÓN (LAVIA) S.A. Models PA-25, PA-25-235, and PA-25-260, all serial numbers up to LA-260-06008, certificated in any category.

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