AD 51-27-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-22 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Model PA-22 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Accumulation of water in nose wheel oleo housing due to driving rain or washing can freeze in the lower bearing and render the rudder system inoperative.
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Required Actions
Locate a 3/16-inch hole on the aft side of the nose wheel oleo housing (P/N 13035), centered 9/16-inch above the lower edge. Fill the upper end of the housing and upper bearing area with a generous amount of cup grease to seal against water. Exercise extreme care not to damage the oleo strut while drilling if it is not removed from the housing.
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Compliance Time
Before next flight in freezing temperature, but not later than December 15, 1951
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-22 aircraft, serial numbers 22-1 through 22-354.
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Federal Register Abstract
Nose Wheel Drain
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AD Final Rules - DRS_51-27-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 51-27-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Model PA-22 Aircraft Subject: Nose Wheel Drain Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 12/04/1956 Effective Date: Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-22 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 couldn't find issue date AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 51-27-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 51-27-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Model PA-22 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 51-27-03 PIPER: Applies to All Model PA-22 Aircraft, Serial Numbers 22-1 Through 22-354. Compliance should be made before next flight in freezing temperature, but not later than December 15, 1951. Driving rain or washing may cause an accumulation of water in nose wheel oleo housing which can freeze in lower bearing and render rudder system inoperative. To provide drainage, locate a 3/16-inch hole on aft side of nose wheel oleo housing, P/N 13035, centered 9/16-inch above lower edge of housing. Unless oleo strut is removed from housing, use extreme care not to damage oleo strut while drilling drain hole. Insure strut is drained. Fill upper end of housing and upper bearing area with generous amount of cup grease to seal against water. (Piper Service Bulletin No. 119, dated November 7, 1951, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_51-27-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 51-27-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Model PA-22 Aircraft Subject: Nose Wheel Drain Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 12/04/1956 Effective Date: Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-22 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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 couldn't find issue date AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 51-27-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 51-27-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Model PA-22 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 51-27-03 PIPER: Applies to All Model PA-22 Aircraft, Serial Numbers 22-1 Through 22-354. Compliance should be made before next flight in freezing temperature, but not later than December 15, 1951. Driving rain or washing may cause an accumulation of water in nose wheel oleo housing which can freeze in lower bearing and render rudder system inoperative. To provide drainage, locate a 3/16-inch hole on aft side of nose wheel oleo housing, P/N 13035, centered 9/16-inch above lower edge of housing. Unless oleo strut is removed from housing, use extreme care not to damage oleo strut while drilling drain hole. Insure strut is drained. Fill upper end of housing and upper bearing area with generous amount of cup grease to seal against water. (Piper Service Bulletin No. 119, dated November 7, 1951, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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