AD 2020-24-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes

AD Number
2020-24-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0712
FR Citation
85 FR 76953

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Piper Aircraft Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

damage to the rudder flight control cables and the emergency power supply (EPS) system wiring due to inadequate clearance from the EPS wiring harness, which can cause electrical arcing between the EPS and the rudder flight control cables with consequent failure of the rudder flight control system.

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Required Actions

inspect the rudder flight control cables and the EPS wiring for chafing and damage, replace the damaged cables and wires, and re-route the EPS wiring harness to ensure proper clearance between the EPS and the rudder flight control cables.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD or within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Piper Aircraft, Inc., Model PA-34-220T airplanes, serial numbers 3449459 and 3449467 through 3449508, certificated in any category.

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