AD 2009-13-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper | Aircraft | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-23, PA-31, and PA-42 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Damaged, worn, corroded, or non-conforming nose baggage door components could result in the nose baggage door opening in flight, affecting aircraft handling and performance, and potentially ejecting baggage to strike the propeller.
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Required Actions
Replace safety-critical nose baggage door components, establish life limits for these components, repetitively inspect and lubricate the nose baggage door latching mechanism and lock assembly.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date (July 24, 2009).
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-23 series airplanes (certain models), all PA-31 series airplanes, and all PA-42 series airplanes.
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