AD 47-50-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3, J3C Series, J3F Series, J3L Series and J3P Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3C-40 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3, J3C Series, J3F Series, J3L Series and J3P Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3C-50 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3, J3C Series, J3F Series, J3L Series and J3P Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3C-50S | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3, J3C Series, J3F Series, J3L Series and J3P Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3C-65S | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3, J3C Series, J3F Series, J3L Series and J3P Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3F-50 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3, J3C Series, J3F Series, J3L Series and J3P Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3F-50S | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3, J3C Series, J3F Series, J3L Series and J3P Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3F-60 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3, J3C Series, J3F Series, J3L Series and J3P Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3F-60S | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3, J3C Series, J3F Series, J3L Series and J3P Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3F-65 (Army L-4D) | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3, J3C Series, J3F Series, J3L Series and J3P Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3F-65S | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3, J3C Series, J3F Series, J3L Series and J3P Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3L | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3, J3C Series, J3F Series, J3L Series and J3P Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3L-65 (Army L-4C) | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3, J3C Series, J3F Series, J3L Series and J3P Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3L-65S | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3, J3C Series, J3F Series, J3L Series and J3P Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3L-S | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3, J3C Series, J3F Series, J3L Series and J3P Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3P | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3, J3C Series, J3F Series, J3L Series and J3P Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3C-65 (Army L-4; L-4A; L-4B (Navy NE-1); L-4H; L-4J (Navy NE-2)) | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3, J3C Series, J3F Series, J3L Series and J3P Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Wear, tearing, fraying, or substandard material in the front and rear canvas seat installations could interfere with the control system.
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Required Actions
Inspect the front and rear canvas seat installations after each 100 hours of operation. Note the condition of canvas, eyelets, and lacing. Replace any parts showing signs of wear, tearing, fraying, or substandard material. Check the tautness of the canvas to ensure proper clearance with the elevator control system when seats are occupied.
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Compliance Time
after each 100 hours of operation
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model J3, J3C Series, J3F Series, J3L Series, and J3P Aircraft
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Federal Register Abstract
Canvas Seat Inspection
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-50-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-50-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3, J3C Series, J3F Series, J3L Series and J3P Aircraft Subject: Canvas Seat Inspection Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 06/17/1950 Effective Date: Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: J-3 | J3C-40 | J3C-50 | J3C-50S | J3C-65S | J3F-50 | J3F-50S | J3F-60 ...Show more Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: unable to find issue date AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-50-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-50-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3, J3C Series, J3F Series, J3L Series and J3P Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-50-03 PIPER: Applies to J3, J3C Series, J3F Series, J3L Series and J3P. Inspection required after each 100 hours of operation. Inspect the front and rear canvas seat installations and note the condition of canvas, eyelets, and lacing. Any parts showing signs of wear, tearing, fraying or substandard material the failure of which could cause possible interference with the control system should be replaced. Check the tautness of the canvas to insure that position clearance with all parts of the elevator control system exists when the seats are occupied. (Piper Service Bulletin No. 45 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-50-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-50-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3, J3C Series, J3F Series, J3L Series and J3P Aircraft Subject: Canvas Seat Inspection Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 06/17/1950 Effective Date: Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: J-3 | J3C-40 | J3C-50 | J3C-50S | J3C-65S | J3F-50 | J3F-50S | J3F-60 ...Show more Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: unable to find issue date AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-50-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-50-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3, J3C Series, J3F Series, J3L Series and J3P Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-50-03 PIPER: Applies to J3, J3C Series, J3F Series, J3L Series and J3P. Inspection required after each 100 hours of operation. Inspect the front and rear canvas seat installations and note the condition of canvas, eyelets, and lacing. Any parts showing signs of wear, tearing, fraying or substandard material the failure of which could cause possible interference with the control system should be replaced. Check the tautness of the canvas to insure that position clearance with all parts of the elevator control system exists when the seats are occupied. (Piper Service Bulletin No. 45 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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