AD 62-10-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-24 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-24 and PA-24 "250" Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-24-250 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-24 and PA-24 "250" Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Presence of Rubatex blocks in aileron counterweight bays may restrict aileron travel.
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Required Actions
Inspect aileron counterweight bays on both wings for Rubatex blocks; remove any loose or attached blocks found.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models PA-24 and PA-24-250 Aircraft, Serial Numbers 24-1 through 24-2264
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Federal Register Abstract
Aileron Counterweight Bay Rework
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AD Final Rules - DRS_62-10-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 62-10-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-24 and PA-24 "250" Aircraft Subject: Aileron Counterweight Bay Rework Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: April 26, 1962 Citation Publish Date: 04/26/1962 Effective Date: 04/26/1962 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-24 | PA-24-250 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 62-10-03 CITATION: [Federal Register: April 26, 1962] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 62-10-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-24 and PA-24 "250" Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 26, 1962. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 62-10-03 PIPER: Amdt. 431 Part 507 Federal Register April 26, 1962. Applies to Models PA-24 and PA-24 "250" Aircraft, Serial Numbers 24-1 through 24-2264. Compliance required within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD. Inspect the aileron counterweight bays on both wings for the presence of Rubatex blocks. If any of these blocks, whether loose or attached, are found they must be removed from the aircraft in order to prevent possible restriction of aileron travel. (Piper Service Letter No. 364A, dated March 14, 1962, pertains to this subject.) This directive effective April 26, 1962. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_62-10-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 62-10-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-24 and PA-24 "250" Aircraft Subject: Aileron Counterweight Bay Rework Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: April 26, 1962 Citation Publish Date: 04/26/1962 Effective Date: 04/26/1962 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-24 | 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: 62-10-03 CITATION: [Federal Register: April 26, 1962] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 62-10-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-24 and PA-24 "250" Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 26, 1962. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 62-10-03 PIPER: Amdt. 431 Part 507 Federal Register April 26, 1962. Applies to Models PA-24 and PA-24 "250" Aircraft, Serial Numbers 24-1 through 24-2264. Compliance required within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD. Inspect the aileron counterweight bays on both wings for the presence of Rubatex blocks. If any of these blocks, whether loose or attached, are found they must be removed from the aircraft in order to prevent possible restriction of aileron travel. (Piper Service Letter No. 364A, dated March 14, 1962, pertains to this subject.) This directive effective April 26, 1962. FOOTER:
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