AD 62-02-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models Applies to Models PA-18 and PA-18A Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18-105 (Special) | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models Applies to Models PA-18 and PA-18A Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18-125 (Army L-21A) | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models Applies to Models PA-18 and PA-18A Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18-135 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models Applies to Models PA-18 and PA-18A Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18-150 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models Applies to Models PA-18 and PA-18A Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18A | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models Applies to Models PA-18 and PA-18A Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18A-135 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models Applies to Models PA-18 and PA-18A Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18A-150 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models Applies to Models PA-18 and PA-18A Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Failures of the rudder cable attachment fitting lug (P/N 40831) at the weld on rudder pedals (P/N 40842-04 and 40842-05) due to separation, cracks, insufficient weld length, or excessive wear.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the weld attaching rudder cable lug P/N 40831 to foot bar tube on both rudder pedals for separation, cracks, insufficient weld length (less than top half perimeter coverage), or excessive wear. Replace rudder pedal assembly before further flight if weld is defective.
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Aircraft Inc. Models PA-18 and PA-18A Series aircraft, Serial Numbers 18-1 through 18-7768 inclusive
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Federal Register Abstract
Rudder Cable Attachment Lug
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AD Final Rules - DRS_62-02-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 62-02-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models Applies to Models PA-18 and PA-18A Series Aircraft Subject: Rudder Cable Attachment Lug Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 01/18/1962 Effective Date: Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-18 | PA-18-105 (Special) | PA-18-125 (Army L-21A) | PA-18-135 | PA-18-150 | PA-18A | PA-18A-135 | PA-18A-150 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: 62-02-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 62-02-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models Applies to Models PA-18 and PA-18A Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 62-02-05 PIPER: Amdt. 386 Part 507 Federal Register January 18, 1962. Applies to Models PA-18 and PA-18A Series aircraft Serial Numbers 18-1 through 18-7768 inclusive. Compliance required within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. Several failures have been reported of the rudder cable attachment fitting lug, P/N 40831, at the weld on rudder pedals, P/N's 40842-04 and 40842-05. Accordingly, the following shall be accomplished: Visually inspect the weld that attaches the rudder cable lug, P/N 40831, to the foot bar tube on both left and right rudder pedals for evidence of separation, cracks in the weld, insufficient length of weld, or excessive wear of weld. A weld of sufficient length must cover at least the top half perimeter of the tube (minimum). If the weld is separated, cracked, excessively worn, or of insufficient length, replace the rudder pedal assembly prior to further flight. (Piper Service Bulletin No. 207A, dated May 10, 1962, covers this subject.) This directive effective January 23, 1962. Revised June 20, 1962. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_62-02-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 62-02-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models Applies to Models PA-18 and PA-18A Series Aircraft Subject: Rudder Cable Attachment Lug Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 01/18/1962 Effective Date: Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-18 | PA-18-105 (Special) | PA-18-125 (Army L-21A) | PA-18-135 | PA-18-150 | PA-18A | PA-18A-135 | PA-18A-150 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: 62-02-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 62-02-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models Applies to Models PA-18 and PA-18A Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 62-02-05 PIPER: Amdt. 386 Part 507 Federal Register January 18, 1962. Applies to Models PA-18 and PA-18A Series aircraft Serial Numbers 18-1 through 18-7768 inclusive. Compliance required within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. Several failures have been reported of the rudder cable attachment fitting lug, P/N 40831, at the weld on rudder pedals, P/N's 40842-04 and 40842-05. Accordingly, the following shall be accomplished: Visually inspect the weld that attaches the rudder cable lug, P/N 40831, to the foot bar tube on both left and right rudder pedals for evidence of separation, cracks in the weld, insufficient length of weld, or excessive wear of weld. A weld of sufficient length must cover at least the top half perimeter of the tube (minimum). If the weld is separated, cracked, excessively worn, or of insufficient length, replace the rudder pedal assembly prior to further flight. (Piper Service Bulletin No. 207A, dated May 10, 1962, covers this subject.) This directive effective January 23, 1962. Revised June 20, 1962. FOOTER:
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