AD 47-47-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | FS 2003 Corp. | PA-12S | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-12S Seaplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Racking loads imposed by rough water operation can result in damage to the airplane fuselage structure.
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Required Actions
Inspect fuselage members attached to float braces, particularly the left side truss; repair or replace damaged or bent parts. Install wire pulls (Edo P/N 89-S-176) and diagonal brace wires (Edo P/N 92-S-200-9).
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Compliance Time
January 15, 1948
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Affected Aircraft
All PA-12S Seaplanes equipped with Edo 89-2000 floats.
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Federal Register Abstract
Seaplane Fuselage Inspection
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-47-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-47-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-12S Seaplanes Subject: Seaplane Fuselage Inspection Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: FS 2003 Corp. Model: PA-12S Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-47-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-47-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-12S Seaplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-47-03 PIPER: (Was Mandatory Note 7 of AD-780-3.) Applies to All PA-12S Seaplanes Equipped With Edo 89-2000 Floats. Compliance required by January 15, 1948. Racking loads imposed by rough water operation can result in damage to the airplane fuselage structure. The following inspection and modification, therefore, is necessary: 1. Inspect fuselage members to which the float braces are attached, particularly in the left side truss. Any parts damaged or bent shall be properly repaired or replaced. 2. Install wire pulls (Edo P/N 89-S-176) inboard at the lower end of the front and rear float struts and add the diagonal brace wires (Edo P/N 92-S-200-9) between the floats. (Edo Service Bulletin No. 4 dated September 5, 1947, contains detailed instructions for this change.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-47-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-47-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-12S Seaplanes Subject: Seaplane Fuselage Inspection Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: FS 2003 Corp. Model: PA-12S Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-47-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-47-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-12S Seaplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-47-03 PIPER: (Was Mandatory Note 7 of AD-780-3.) Applies to All PA-12S Seaplanes Equipped With Edo 89-2000 Floats. Compliance required by January 15, 1948. Racking loads imposed by rough water operation can result in damage to the airplane fuselage structure. The following inspection and modification, therefore, is necessary: 1. Inspect fuselage members to which the float braces are attached, particularly in the left side truss. Any parts damaged or bent shall be properly repaired or replaced. 2. Install wire pulls (Edo P/N 89-S-176) inboard at the lower end of the front and rear float struts and add the diagonal brace wires (Edo P/N 92-S-200-9) between the floats. (Edo Service Bulletin No. 4 dated September 5, 1947, contains detailed instructions for this change.) FOOTER:
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