AD 48-01-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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