AD 55-21-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-23 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Model PA-23 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
The front wing spar attachment fitting P/N 17079 may have bent flanges or visible distortion, leading to structural failure.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the wing front spar attachment fitting before next flight and every 15 hours thereafter. If damage is found, contact Piper Corp. for instructions. Install reinforcement fitting assembly using Piper Kit 754112 or equivalent by November 1, 1955.
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Compliance Time
prior to next flight and at every 15 hours thereafter; reinforcement required prior to November 1, 1955
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-23 aircraft through serial number 23-321, excluding serial numbers 23-310, -311, -315, and -319.
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Federal Register Abstract
Front Wing Spar Attachment Fitting
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AD Final Rules - DRS_55-21-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 55-21-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Model PA-23 Aircraft Subject: Front Wing Spar Attachment Fitting Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 12/04/1956 Effective Date: Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-23 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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 unable to find issue date AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 55-21-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 55-21-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Model PA-23 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 55-21-02 PIPER: Applies to All Model PA-23 Aircraft Through Serial Number 23-321, Except Serial Numbers 23-310, -311, -315, and -319. Compliance required as indicated. The wing front spar attachment fitting P/N 17079 at the centerline of the fuselage must be inspected and reinforced as indicated below. This is a welded steel fitting bolted to the front face of the front spar web and is accessible through the wing bottom access panel. I. Compliance required prior to next flight and at every 15 hours thereafter. Visually inspect the wing front spar attachment fitting and if any damage is found such as bent flanges or any other visible distortion contact the Piper Corp. for further instruction prior to returning airplane to flight status. II. Compliance required prior to November 1, 1955. If inspection of item I discloses no defects install reinforcement fitting assembly in accordance with Piper reinforcement Kit 754112 or equivalent. The inspections required in item I are not required after incorporating the fitting reinforcement. (Piper Service Bulletin No. 142 dated October 4, 1955, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_55-21-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 55-21-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Model PA-23 Aircraft Subject: Front Wing Spar Attachment Fitting Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 12/04/1956 Effective Date: Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-23 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 unable to find issue date AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 55-21-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 55-21-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Model PA-23 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 55-21-02 PIPER: Applies to All Model PA-23 Aircraft Through Serial Number 23-321, Except Serial Numbers 23-310, -311, -315, and -319. Compliance required as indicated. The wing front spar attachment fitting P/N 17079 at the centerline of the fuselage must be inspected and reinforced as indicated below. This is a welded steel fitting bolted to the front face of the front spar web and is accessible through the wing bottom access panel. I. Compliance required prior to next flight and at every 15 hours thereafter. Visually inspect the wing front spar attachment fitting and if any damage is found such as bent flanges or any other visible distortion contact the Piper Corp. for further instruction prior to returning airplane to flight status. II. Compliance required prior to November 1, 1955. If inspection of item I discloses no defects install reinforcement fitting assembly in accordance with Piper reinforcement Kit 754112 or equivalent. The inspections required in item I are not required after incorporating the fitting reinforcement. (Piper Service Bulletin No. 142 dated October 4, 1955, covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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