AD 60-03-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-23 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA- 23 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Short circuiting of the control circuits of the engine starter solenoids
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Required Actions
Increase the size of electric cables P2B, P20A, and P20B to 16 gauge, install a 15 ampere trip-free circuit breaker in the circuit at the P2B connection point, and install an appropriate placard adjacent to the new circuit breaker for identification.
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Compliance Time
not later than March 1, 1960
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Aircraft Inc. Model PA-23 aircraft, serial numbers 23-747 to 23-1534 inclusive
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Federal Register Abstract
Engine Starter Solenoid
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AD Final Rules - DRS_60-03-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 60-03-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA- 23 Aircraft Subject: Engine Starter Solenoid Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: January 26, 1960 Citation Publish Date: 01/26/1960 Effective Date: 03/01/1960 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-23 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 60-03-07 CITATION: [Federal Register: January 26, 1960] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 60-03-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA- 23 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 60-03-07 PIPER: Amdt. 88 Part 507 Federal Register January 26, 1960. Applies to PA- 23 Aircraft Serial Numbers 23-747 To 23-1534 Inclusive. Compliance required not later than March 1, 1960. To preclude recurrence of short circuiting of the control circuits of the engine starter solenoids, electric cables Nos. P2B, P20A and P20B in the starter solenoid circuits shall be increased in size to 16 gage and a 15 ampere trip-free circuit breaker installed in the circuit at the point where lead P2B connects into the electric system. An appropriate placard must be installed adjacent to the new circuit breaker to provide adequate identification. (Piper Service Bulletin No. 175 dated June 9, 1959, covers this subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_60-03-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 60-03-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA- 23 Aircraft Subject: Engine Starter Solenoid Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: January 26, 1960 Citation Publish Date: 01/26/1960 Effective Date: 03/01/1960 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: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 60-03-07 CITATION: [Federal Register: January 26, 1960] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 60-03-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA- 23 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 60-03-07 PIPER: Amdt. 88 Part 507 Federal Register January 26, 1960. Applies to PA- 23 Aircraft Serial Numbers 23-747 To 23-1534 Inclusive. Compliance required not later than March 1, 1960. To preclude recurrence of short circuiting of the control circuits of the engine starter solenoids, electric cables Nos. P2B, P20A and P20B in the starter solenoid circuits shall be increased in size to 16 gage and a 15 ampere trip-free circuit breaker installed in the circuit at the point where lead P2B connects into the electric system. An appropriate placard must be installed adjacent to the new circuit breaker to provide adequate identification. (Piper Service Bulletin No. 175 dated June 9, 1959, covers this subject.) FOOTER:
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