AD 61-20-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-24 "250" Aircraft

AD Number
61-20-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
Federal Register: September 20, 1961

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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.

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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.

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