AD 47-47-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | FS 2003 Corp. | PA-12 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-12 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Malfunctioning of the starter solenoid and damage to the starter cable installation due to improper routing near the landing gear.
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Required Actions
Replace the starter solenoid with part number 1453 or 1464. Reroute the starter cable installation according to Piper Drawing SK-206 to prevent pinching by the landing gear.
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Compliance Time
prior to February 1, 1948
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Affected Aircraft
PA-12 Aircraft Serial Numbers 12-1 to 12-1989 Inclusive, 12-1991 to 12-1993 Inclusive, 12-1997, 12-1999, 12-2001 to 12-3443 Inclusive, 12-3461 to 12-3465 Inclusive, 12-3481, 12-3535 to 12-3542 Inclusive, 12-3553, 12-3901, 12-3903 to 12-3934 Inclusive, 12-3936, 12-3940, 12-3941, 12-3943 to 12-3954 Inclusive, 12-3961, 12-3964 to 12-3970 Inclusive, 12-3988.
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Federal Register Abstract
Starter Solenoid Replacement
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-47-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-47-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-12 Aircraft Subject: Starter Solenoid Replacement Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: FS 2003 Corp. Model: PA-12 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-47-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-47-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-12 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-47-04 PIPER: (Was Mandatory Note 8 of AD-780-3.) Applies to PA-12 Aircraft Serial Numbers 12-1 to 12-1989 Inclusive, 12-1991 to 12-1993 Inclusive, 12-1997, 12-1999, 12- 2001 to 12-3443 Inclusive, 12-3461 to 12-3465 Inclusive, 12-3481, 12-3535 to 12-3542 Inclusive, 12-3553, 12-3901, 12-3903 to 12-3934 Inclusive, 12-3936, 12-3940, 12-3941, 12-3943 to 12-3954 Inclusive, 12-3961, 12-3964 to 12-3970 Inclusive, 12-3988. Compliance required prior to February 1, 1948. To prevent possible malfunctioning of the starter solenoid and damage to the starter cable installation, the following changes shall be accomplished as soon as practicable: 1. The starter solenoid, P/N 1456 shall be replaced by the solenoid, P/N 1453, or P/N 1464. 2. To eliminate the possibility of pinching by the landing gear, the starter cable installation, running from the starter solenoid forward under the fuselage to the engine, shall be rerouted in accordance with Piper Drawing SK-206. (Piper Service Bulletin No. 102 dated October 6, 1947, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-47-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-47-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-12 Aircraft Subject: Starter Solenoid Replacement Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: FS 2003 Corp. Model: PA-12 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: 47-47-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-47-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-12 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-47-04 PIPER: (Was Mandatory Note 8 of AD-780-3.) Applies to PA-12 Aircraft Serial Numbers 12-1 to 12-1989 Inclusive, 12-1991 to 12-1993 Inclusive, 12-1997, 12-1999, 12- 2001 to 12-3443 Inclusive, 12-3461 to 12-3465 Inclusive, 12-3481, 12-3535 to 12-3542 Inclusive, 12-3553, 12-3901, 12-3903 to 12-3934 Inclusive, 12-3936, 12-3940, 12-3941, 12-3943 to 12-3954 Inclusive, 12-3961, 12-3964 to 12-3970 Inclusive, 12-3988. Compliance required prior to February 1, 1948. To prevent possible malfunctioning of the starter solenoid and damage to the starter cable installation, the following changes shall be accomplished as soon as practicable: 1. The starter solenoid, P/N 1456 shall be replaced by the solenoid, P/N 1453, or P/N 1464. 2. To eliminate the possibility of pinching by the landing gear, the starter cable installation, running from the starter solenoid forward under the fuselage to the engine, shall be rerouted in accordance with Piper Drawing SK-206. (Piper Service Bulletin No. 102 dated October 6, 1947, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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