AD 61-20-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-24-250 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-24 "250" Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks occurring in the exhaust stack assembly, right side, P/N 21664-03, particularly in the area where the rear engine cylinder exhaust stack is welded to the exhaust stack assembly.
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Required Actions
Inspect the carburetor heat shroud assembly (P/N 21664-03) for cracks or deterioration within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date. If cracks or deterioration are found, replace the assembly before further flight. Install a clamp-on reinforcement (Piper Kit No. 754396 or equivalent) within 100 hours' time in service after initial compliance with the inspection requirement.
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Compliance Time
Within 25 hours' time in service after effective date of this AD for the initial inspection, and within 100 hours' time in service after initial compliance with the inspection for the reinforcement installation.
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-24-250 Aircraft, serial numbers 24-103 to 24-1629 inclusive, which do not have a reinforcing plate welded to the stack in the area where the rear engine cylinder stack is welded to the exhaust stack assembly.
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Federal Register Abstract
Exhaust Stack Reinforcement
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AD Final Rules - DRS_61-20-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 61-20-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-24 "250" Aircraft Subject: Exhaust Stack Reinforcement Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: September 20, 1961 Citation Publish Date: 09/20/1961 Effective Date: 10/20/1961 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-24-250 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 61-20-02 CITATION: [Federal Register: September 20, 1961] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 61-20-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-24 "250" Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 20, 1961. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 61-20-02 PIPER: Amdt. 336 Part 507 Federal Register September 20, 1961. Applies to Model PA-24 "250" Aircraft Serial Numbers 24-103 to 24-1629 Inclusive, Which Do Not Have a Reinforcing Plate Welded to the Stack in the Area Where the Rear Engine Cylinder Stack is Welded to the Exhaust Stack Assembly. Compliance required as indicated. Due to incidents of cracks occurring in the exhaust stack assembly, right side, P/N 21664-03, the following inspections and reinforcement must be accomplished: (a) Within 25 hours' time in service after effective date of this AD, remove the carburetor heat shroud assembly, P/N 21664-03, for any indication of cracks or deterioration particularly in the area where the rear engine cylinder exhaust stack is welded to the exhaust stack assembly. If evidence of cracks or deterioration is noted, the assembly must be replaced with a new assembly prior to further flight. The provisions of this paragraph shall be reaccomplished at intervals of 50 hours' time in service until such time as the installation in paragraph (b) is accomplished. (b) Within 100 hours' time in service after initial compliance with paragraph (a), a clamp-on reinforcement Piper Kit No. 754396 or equivalent, shall be installed on the exhaust stack assembly, P/N 21664-03. After installation of the clamp-on reinforcement, the provisions of paragraph (a) are no longer applicable. (Piper Service Bulletin 202 dated May 22, 1961, applies to this subject.) This directive effective October 20, 1961. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_61-20-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 61-20-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-24 "250" Aircraft Subject: Exhaust Stack Reinforcement Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: September 20, 1961 Citation Publish Date: 09/20/1961 Effective Date: 10/20/1961 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-24-250 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: 61-20-02 CITATION: [Federal Register: September 20, 1961] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 61-20-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-24 "250" Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 20, 1961. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 61-20-02 PIPER: Amdt. 336 Part 507 Federal Register September 20, 1961. Applies to Model PA-24 "250" Aircraft Serial Numbers 24-103 to 24-1629 Inclusive, Which Do Not Have a Reinforcing Plate Welded to the Stack in the Area Where the Rear Engine Cylinder Stack is Welded to the Exhaust Stack Assembly. Compliance required as indicated. Due to incidents of cracks occurring in the exhaust stack assembly, right side, P/N 21664-03, the following inspections and reinforcement must be accomplished: (a) Within 25 hours' time in service after effective date of this AD, remove the carburetor heat shroud assembly, P/N 21664-03, for any indication of cracks or deterioration particularly in the area where the rear engine cylinder exhaust stack is welded to the exhaust stack assembly. If evidence of cracks or deterioration is noted, the assembly must be replaced with a new assembly prior to further flight. The provisions of this paragraph shall be reaccomplished at intervals of 50 hours' time in service until such time as the installation in paragraph (b) is accomplished. (b) Within 100 hours' time in service after initial compliance with paragraph (a), a clamp-on reinforcement Piper Kit No. 754396 or equivalent, shall be installed on the exhaust stack assembly, P/N 21664-03. After installation of the clamp-on reinforcement, the provisions of paragraph (a) are no longer applicable. (Piper Service Bulletin 202 dated May 22, 1961, applies to this subject.) This directive effective October 20, 1961. FOOTER:
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