AD 49-14-01
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3 Series, PA-11, and PA-12, All Airplanes |
| aircraft | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3C-40 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3 Series, PA-11, and PA-12, All Airplanes |
| aircraft | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3C-50 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3 Series, PA-11, and PA-12, All Airplanes |
| aircraft | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3C-50S | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3 Series, PA-11, and PA-12, All Airplanes |
| aircraft | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3C-65S | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3 Series, PA-11, and PA-12, All Airplanes |
| aircraft | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3F-50 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3 Series, PA-11, and PA-12, All Airplanes |
| aircraft | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3F-50S | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3 Series, PA-11, and PA-12, All Airplanes |
| aircraft | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3F-60 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3 Series, PA-11, and PA-12, All Airplanes |
| aircraft | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3F-60S | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3 Series, PA-11, and PA-12, All Airplanes |
| aircraft | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3F-65 (Army L-4D) | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3 Series, PA-11, and PA-12, All Airplanes |
| aircraft | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3F-65S | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3 Series, PA-11, and PA-12, All Airplanes |
| aircraft | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3L | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3 Series, PA-11, and PA-12, All Airplanes |
| aircraft | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3L-65 (Army L-4C) | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3 Series, PA-11, and PA-12, All Airplanes |
| aircraft | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3L-65S | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3 Series, PA-11, and PA-12, All Airplanes |
| aircraft | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3L-S | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3 Series, PA-11, and PA-12, All Airplanes |
| aircraft | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | J3P | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3 Series, PA-11, and PA-12, All Airplanes |
| aircraft | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-11 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3 Series, PA-11, and PA-12, All Airplanes |
| aircraft | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-12 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3 Series, PA-11, and PA-12, All Airplanes |
| aircraft | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-12S | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3 Series, PA-11, and PA-12, All Airplanes |
| aircraft | FS 2003 Corp. | 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 Series, PA-11, and PA-12, All Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The elevator connector tube fittings (P/N 40861) may not be properly riveted to the tube (P/N 40261) with two 1/8-inch diameter, 3/4-inch long soft steel rivets spaced 90 degrees apart, leading to potential failure of the attachment.
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Required Actions
Inspect the fittings at each end of the elevator connector tube to verify rivet configuration. If not compliant, either attach the end fittings with specified rivets or replace with a new connector tube assembly. Use two 1/8-inch diameter, 3/4-inch long soft steel rivets spaced 90 degrees apart.
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Compliance Time
by April 20, 1949
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model J3 Series (Serial Numbers 14027 and Up), PA-11 (Serial Numbers 11-1 to 11-910), and PA-12 (All Airplanes)
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Federal Register Abstract
Elevator Connector Tube Fitting
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AD Final Rules - DRS_49-14-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 49-14-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3 Series, PA-11, and PA-12, All Airplanes Subject: Elevator Connector Tube Fitting Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 06/17/1950 Effective Date: Make: FS 2003 Corp. | 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: 49-14-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 49-14-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3 Series, PA-11, and PA-12, All Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 49-14-01 PIPER: Applies to Model J3 Series, Serial Numbers 14027 and Up; PA-11, Serial Numbers 11-1 to 11-910; and PA-12, All Airplanes. To be accomplished by April 20, 1949. Inspect the fittings (P/N 40861) at each end of the elevator connector tube (P/N 40261) to determine if the end fittings are riveted to the tube with two rivets 90 degrees apart. If not, attach the end fitting to the tube with two 1/8-inch diameter, 3/4-inch long soft steel, flat or round head rivets 90 degrees apart; or replace with a new connector tube assembly. Full forward position of the control stick will expose the rearward fitting and full rearward position of the stick will expose the forward fitting. (Piper Service Bulletin No. 111 covers the same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_49-14-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 49-14-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3 Series, PA-11, and PA-12, All Airplanes Subject: Elevator Connector Tube Fitting Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 06/17/1950 Effective Date: Make: FS 2003 Corp. | 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: 49-14-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 49-14-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model J3 Series, PA-11, and PA-12, All Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 49-14-01 PIPER: Applies to Model J3 Series, Serial Numbers 14027 and Up; PA-11, Serial Numbers 11-1 to 11-910; and PA-12, All Airplanes. To be accomplished by April 20, 1949. Inspect the fittings (P/N 40861) at each end of the elevator connector tube (P/N 40261) to determine if the end fittings are riveted to the tube with two rivets 90 degrees apart. If not, attach the end fitting to the tube with two 1/8-inch diameter, 3/4-inch long soft steel, flat or round head rivets 90 degrees apart; or replace with a new connector tube assembly. Full forward position of the control stick will expose the rearward fitting and full rearward position of the stick will expose the forward fitting. (Piper Service Bulletin No. 111 covers the same subject.) FOOTER:
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