AD 49-27-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | PA-14 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-12 and PA-14 Airplanes |
| aircraft | FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | PA-12 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-12 and PA-14 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks across the ears of the forked end of aileron (and flap on Model PA-14) aluminum bellcrank castings (P/N 40092) caused by excessive tightening of the bolt attaching the push rod to the casting.
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Required Actions
Inspect the forked end of the aileron bellcrank castings (P/N 40092) and replace those found cracked.
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Compliance Time
not later than October 1, 1949
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-12, Serial Numbers 12-1 and up, and Model PA-14, Serial Numbers 14-1 Through 14-193
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Federal Register Abstract
Aileron Bellcrank Castings
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AD Final Rules - DRS_49-27-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 49-27-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-12 and PA-14 Airplanes Subject: Aileron Bellcrank Castings Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. Model: PA-14 | PA-12 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 49-27-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 49-27-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-12 and PA-14 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 49-27-02 PIPER: Applies to Model PA-12, Serial Numbers 12-1 and up, and Model PA- 14, Serial Numbers 14-1 Through 14-193. To be accomplished not later than October 1, 1949. Several aileron (and flap on Model PA-14) aluminum bellcrank castings (P/N 40092) have been found with cracks across the ears of the forked end. These cracks are believed caused by excessive tightening of the bolt which attaches the push rod to the casting. Inspect the forked end of these bellcrank castings and replace those found cracked. (Piper Service Bulletin No. 109, dated November 9, 1948, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_49-27-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 49-27-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-12 and PA-14 Airplanes Subject: Aileron Bellcrank Castings Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. Model: PA-14 | 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: 49-27-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 49-27-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-12 and PA-14 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 49-27-02 PIPER: Applies to Model PA-12, Serial Numbers 12-1 and up, and Model PA- 14, Serial Numbers 14-1 Through 14-193. To be accomplished not later than October 1, 1949. Several aileron (and flap on Model PA-14) aluminum bellcrank castings (P/N 40092) have been found with cracks across the ears of the forked end. These cracks are believed caused by excessive tightening of the bolt which attaches the push rod to the casting. Inspect the forked end of these bellcrank castings and replace those found cracked. (Piper Service Bulletin No. 109, dated November 9, 1948, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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