AD 63-17-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Lavia Argentina S.A. (Laviasa) | PA-25-235 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-25-235 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Weld separations on the end of the landing gear shock strut assembly, Piper P/N 486604, which attaches to the landing gear vee assembly.
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Required Actions
Perform a daily inspection of the specified weld joints for cracks using dye penetrant or FAA approved equivalent methods until the replacement is accomplished. Replace cracked landing gear shock struts before further flight. Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, replace each landing gear shock strut assembly with a new one identifiable by red oxide primer paint.
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Compliance Time
Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-25-235 Aircraft Serial Numbers 25-2000 through 25-2519 (Restricted and Normal Category)
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Federal Register Abstract
Landing Gear Shock Struts
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AD Final Rules - DRS_63-17-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 63-17-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-25-235 Aircraft Subject: Landing Gear Shock Struts Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: August 22, 1963 Citation Publish Date: 08/22/1963 Effective Date: 09/03/1963 Make: Lavia Argentina S.A. (Laviasa) Model: PA-25-235 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 63-17-05 CITATION: [Federal Register: August 22, 1963] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 63-17-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-25-235 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 3, 1963. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 63-17-05 PIPER: Amdt. 607 Part 507 Federal Register August 22, 1963. Applies to Model PA-25-235 Aircraft Serial Numbers 25-2000 through 25-2519 (Restricted and Normal Category). Compliance required as indicated. To preclude weld separations on the end of the landing gear shock strut assembly, Piper P/N 486604, which attaches to the landing gear vee assembly, accomplish the following: (a) Perform a daily inspection of the specified weld joints for cracks using dye penetrant or FAA approved equivalent methods until (b) is accomplished. Replace cracked landing gear shock struts before further flight. (b) Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, replace each landing gear shock strut assembly, Piper P/N 486604, with a new shock strut assembly having the same part number but identifiable by the coating of red oxide primer paint. (Piper Service Bulletin No. 217, dated July 11, 1963, covers this same subject.) This directive effective September 3, 1963. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_63-17-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 63-17-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-25-235 Aircraft Subject: Landing Gear Shock Struts Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: August 22, 1963 Citation Publish Date: 08/22/1963 Effective Date: 09/03/1963 Make: Lavia Argentina S.A. (Laviasa) Model: PA-25-235 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 63-17-05 CITATION: [Federal Register: August 22, 1963] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 63-17-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-25-235 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 3, 1963. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 63-17-05 PIPER: Amdt. 607 Part 507 Federal Register August 22, 1963. Applies to Model PA-25-235 Aircraft Serial Numbers 25-2000 through 25-2519 (Restricted and Normal Category). Compliance required as indicated. To preclude weld separations on the end of the landing gear shock strut assembly, Piper P/N 486604, which attaches to the landing gear vee assembly, accomplish the following: (a) Perform a daily inspection of the specified weld joints for cracks using dye penetrant or FAA approved equivalent methods until (b) is accomplished. Replace cracked landing gear shock struts before further flight. (b) Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, replace each landing gear shock strut assembly, Piper P/N 486604, with a new shock strut assembly having the same part number but identifiable by the coating of red oxide primer paint. (Piper Service Bulletin No. 217, dated July 11, 1963, covers this same subject.) This directive effective September 3, 1963. FOOTER:
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