AD 60-01-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Models PA-12, PA-14, PA-20, PA-22, PA-22 "135", PA-22 "150" and PA-22 "160" Series Aircraft

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60-01-07
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-14 Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Models PA-12, PA-14, PA-20, PA-22, PA-22 "135", PA-22 "150" and PA-22 "160" Series Aircraft
aircraft FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-12 Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Models PA-12, PA-14, PA-20, PA-22, PA-22 "135", PA-22 "150" and PA-22 "160" Series Aircraft
aircraft FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-12S Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Models PA-12, PA-14, PA-20, PA-22, PA-22 "135", PA-22 "150" and PA-22 "160" Series Aircraft
aircraft FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-20 Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Models PA-12, PA-14, PA-20, PA-22, PA-22 "135", PA-22 "150" and PA-22 "160" Series Aircraft
aircraft FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-22 Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Models PA-12, PA-14, PA-20, PA-22, PA-22 "135", PA-22 "150" and PA-22 "160" Series Aircraft
aircraft FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-22-135 Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Models PA-12, PA-14, PA-20, PA-22, PA-22 "135", PA-22 "150" and PA-22 "160" Series Aircraft
aircraft FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-22-150 Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Models PA-12, PA-14, PA-20, PA-22, PA-22 "135", PA-22 "150" and PA-22 "160" Series Aircraft
aircraft FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-22-160 Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Models PA-12, PA-14, PA-20, PA-22, PA-22 "135", PA-22 "150" and PA-22 "160" Series Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Failures of tail brace wires, part numbers 10074-2 or 10074-3, due to cracks, nicks, manufacturing flaws, or tool marks could lead to catastrophic accidents.

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Required Actions

Inspect tail brace wires with a 10-power magnifying glass for cracks, nicks, manufacturing flaws, or tool marks. Sand affected areas with No. 500 sandpaper if defects are found, ensuring no more than 0.015 inch reduction in width. Paint sanded areas to prevent corrosion. Replace wires if defects exceed sanding limits. If replacing with round wires (P/N 10555-2 or 10556-2), use specified hardware and eliminate repetitive inspections.

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Compliance Time

Not later than January 30, 1960, and at each 100 hours' time in service thereafter. For Model PA-22, compliance required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this amendment, and at each 100 hours' time in service thereafter.

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Affected Aircraft

Piper models PA-12, PA-14, PA-20, PA-22, PA-22-135, PA-22-150, and PA-22-160 series aircraft with tail brace wires P/N 10074-2 or 10074-3.

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Federal Register Abstract

Tail Brace Wires

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Models PA-12, PA-14, PA-20, PA-22, PA-22 "135", PA-22 "150" and ...Show more
Subject:
Tail Brace Wires
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
05/29/1963
Effective Date:
Make:
FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc.
Model:
PA-14 | PA-12 | PA-12S | PA-20 | PA-22 | PA-22-135 | PA-22-150 | PA-22-160
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:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 60-01-07
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   60-01-07

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Models PA-12, PA-14, PA-20, PA-22, PA-22 "135", PA-22 "150" and PA-22 "160" Series Aircraft

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
60-01-07 PIPER: Amdt. 77 Part 507 Federal Register January 15, 1960. Applies to All Models PA-12, PA-14, PA-20, PA-22, PA-22 "135", PA-22 "150" and PA-22 "160" Series Aircraft.

Compliance required not later than January 30, 1960, and at each 100 hours' time in service thereafter, except Model PA-22 compliance required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this amendment, and at each 100 hours' time in service thereafter.

A number of failures of a tail brace wire, P/N 10074-2 or P/N 10074-3 have occurred. In order to prevent the possibility of a catastrophic accident in the event one of these wires should fail, the following inspection shall be accomplished:

(a) Clean the tail brace wires and inspect for cracks, nicks, manufacturing flaws, and tool marks with a 10-power magnifying glass, paying particular attention to the leading and trailing edges. The wires may remain on the airplane for this inspection.

(b) Should cracks or nicks be found, it shall be acceptable to sand the affected area with No. 500 sandpaper or equivalent, to remove the cracks or nicks. Sanding shall not reduce the width of the wire by more than the 0.015 inch (1/64th). After the sanding operation the wires shall be painted to preclude corrosion of the sanded area. Any wire containing a crack or nick which cannot be removed by sanding within the specified limits shall be replaced. (The defective wires should be destroyed or permanently marked to prevent inadvertent reuse.)

(c) If the streamline tail brace wires, P/N 10074-2 and P/N 10074-3 are replaced by round tail brace wires, P/N 10555-2 and P/N 10556-2, respectively, the 100 hours' time in service repetitive inspections specified herein are no longer required. Attach the round tail brace wires using the following parts:

(1) Fuselage tie rod attachment: AN 3-5A bolt, MS 20365-1032C nut.

(2) Stabilizer toe rod attachment: AN 3-15A bolt, Piper P/N 82732-72 bushings, AN 960-10 washer, MS 20363-1032C nut.

(3) Fin tie rod attachments: AN 4-15A bolt, Piper P/N 40131 radius washers, MS 20365-428C nut.

(Piper Service Bulletin No. 183 dated November 9, 1959 and Piper Service Letter No. 400 dated March 20, 1963, covers this subject.)

Revised September 30, 1960.

Revised May 29, 1963.

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AD Number:
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Models PA-12, PA-14, PA-20, PA-22, PA-22 "135", PA-22 "150" and ...Show more
Subject:
Tail Brace Wires
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
05/29/1963
Effective Date:
Make:
FS 2002 Corp. | FS 2003 Corp. | Piper Aircraft Inc.
Model:
PA-14 | PA-12 | PA-12S | PA-20 | PA-22 | PA-22-135 | PA-22-150 | PA-22-160
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:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 60-01-07
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   60-01-07

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Models PA-12, PA-14, PA-20, PA-22, PA-22 "135", PA-22 "150" and PA-22 "160" Series Aircraft

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
60-01-07 PIPER: Amdt. 77 Part 507 Federal Register January 15, 1960. Applies to All Models PA-12, PA-14, PA-20, PA-22, PA-22 "135", PA-22 "150" and PA-22 "160" Series Aircraft.

Compliance required not later than January 30, 1960, and at each 100 hours' time in service thereafter, except Model PA-22 compliance required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this amendment, and at each 100 hours' time in service thereafter.

A number of failures of a tail brace wire, P/N 10074-2 or P/N 10074-3 have occurred. In order to prevent the possibility of a catastrophic accident in the event one of these wires should fail, the following inspection shall be accomplished:

(a) Clean the tail brace wires and inspect for cracks, nicks, manufacturing flaws, and tool marks with a 10-power magnifying glass, paying particular attention to the leading and trailing edges. The wires may remain on the airplane for this inspection.

(b) Should cracks or nicks be found, it shall be acceptable to sand the affected area with No. 500 sandpaper or equivalent, to remove the cracks or nicks. Sanding shall not reduce the width of the wire by more than the 0.015 inch (1/64th). After the sanding operation the wires shall be painted to preclude corrosion of the sanded area. Any wire containing a crack or nick which cannot be removed by sanding within the specified limits shall be replaced. (The defective wires should be destroyed or permanently marked to prevent inadvertent reuse.)

(c) If the streamline tail brace wires, P/N 10074-2 and P/N 10074-3 are replaced by round tail brace wires, P/N 10555-2 and P/N 10556-2, respectively, the 100 hours' time in service repetitive inspections specified herein are no longer required. Attach the round tail brace wires using the following parts:

(1) Fuselage tie rod attachment: AN 3-5A bolt, MS 20365-1032C nut.

(2) Stabilizer toe rod attachment: AN 3-15A bolt, Piper P/N 82732-72 bushings, AN 960-10 washer, MS 20363-1032C nut.

(3) Fin tie rod attachments: AN 4-15A bolt, Piper P/N 40131 radius washers, MS 20365-428C nut.

(Piper Service Bulletin No. 183 dated November 9, 1959 and Piper Service Letter No. 400 dated March 20, 1963, covers this subject.)

Revised September 30, 1960.

Revised May 29, 1963.

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