AD 48-01-02

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-12 Aircraft

AD Number
48-01-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft FS 2003 Corp. PA-12 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-12 Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Interference between the nose cowl and starter ring gear casting and loose cowl attachments could result in cowl separation or failure of the gear casting.

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Required Actions

Inspect for interference between the nose cowl and starter ring gear casting and check tightness of cowl attachments. Replace gear casting if scored deeper than 1/32 inch. Install cowl support braces (Piper P/N 11410) prior to June 1, 1948.

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Compliance Time

Compliance required by February 1, 1948, and at each periodic inspection with modification not later than June 1, 1948.

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Affected Aircraft

PA-12 Aircraft with serial numbers 12-1 Through 12-1989; 12-1991 Through 12-1993; 12-1997; 12-1999; 12-2001 Through 12-3443; 12-3445 Through 12-3450; 12-3452 Through 12-3457; 12-3461 Through 12-3465; 12-3481; 12-3535 Through 12-3542; 12-3553; 12-3901; 12-3903 Through 12-3934; 12-3936; 12-3940; 12-3941; 12-3943 Through 12-3954; 12-3961; 12-3964 Through 12-3970; and 12-3988.

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Federal Register Abstract

Cowl Support Braces

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AD Number:
48-01-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-12 Aircraft
Subject:
Cowl Support Braces
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 48-01-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   48-01-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-12 Aircraft

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
48-01-02 PIPER: Applies to PA-12 Aircraft Serial Numbers 12-1 Through 12-1989; 12- 1991 Through 12-1993; 12-1997; 12-1999; 12-2001 Through 12-3443; 12-3445 Through 12- 3450; 12-3452 Through 12-3457; 12-3461 Through 12-3465; 12-3481; 12-3535 Through 12- 3542; 12-3553; 12-3901; 12-3903 Through 12-3934; 12-3936; 12-3940; 12-3941; 12-3943 Through 12-3954; 12-3961; 12-3964 Through 12-3970; and 12-3988.

Compliance required by February 1, 1948, and at each periodic inspection with modification not later than June 1, 1948.

Inspect for interference between the nose cowl and starter ring gear casting and for tightness of the cowl attachments. Replace gear casting if scored deeper than 1/32 inch.

Prior to June 1, 1948, install cowl support braces, Piper P/N 11410, to insure proper position and support of cowl. (Piper Service Bulletin No. 100 dated October 20, 1947, covers this same subject.)

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AD Number:
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-12 Aircraft
Subject:
Cowl Support Braces
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: 48-01-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   48-01-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-12 Aircraft

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
48-01-02 PIPER: Applies to PA-12 Aircraft Serial Numbers 12-1 Through 12-1989; 12- 1991 Through 12-1993; 12-1997; 12-1999; 12-2001 Through 12-3443; 12-3445 Through 12- 3450; 12-3452 Through 12-3457; 12-3461 Through 12-3465; 12-3481; 12-3535 Through 12- 3542; 12-3553; 12-3901; 12-3903 Through 12-3934; 12-3936; 12-3940; 12-3941; 12-3943 Through 12-3954; 12-3961; 12-3964 Through 12-3970; and 12-3988.

Compliance required by February 1, 1948, and at each periodic inspection with modification not later than June 1, 1948.

Inspect for interference between the nose cowl and starter ring gear casting and for tightness of the cowl attachments. Replace gear casting if scored deeper than 1/32 inch.

Prior to June 1, 1948, install cowl support braces, Piper P/N 11410, to insure proper position and support of cowl. (Piper Service Bulletin No. 100 dated October 20, 1947, covers this same subject.)

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