AD 2010-13-07

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-32R-301T and PA-46-350P Airplanes

AD Number
2010-13-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-0122
FR Citation
75 FR 43397

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Piper Aircraft Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-32R-301T and PA-46-350P Airplanes
engine Lycoming 40D21162-340M or Eaton/Aeroquip 55677-340M with an improved design Eaton/Aeroquip P/N NH1009399-10 or Lycoming P/N 40D23255-340M Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-32R-301T and PA-46-350P Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the V-band exhaust coupling due to insufficient strength or improper installation could lead to exhaust system failure, posing a risk to the airplane's structural integrity and flight safety.

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Required Actions

Replace V-band exhaust couplings, part number Lycoming 40D21162-340M or Eaton/Aeroquip 55677-340M, with an improved design Eaton/Aeroquip part number NH1009399-10 or Lycoming part number 40D23255-340M.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-32R-301T and PA-46-350P airplanes equipped with the affected V-band exhaust couplings.

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