AD 64-05-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-22 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-22, PA-22-108, PA-22-135, PA-22-150, and PA-22-160 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-22-108 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-22, PA-22-108, PA-22-135, PA-22-150, and PA-22-160 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-22-135 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-22, PA-22-108, PA-22-135, PA-22-150, and PA-22-160 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-22-150 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-22, PA-22-108, PA-22-135, PA-22-150, and PA-22-160 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-22-160 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-22, PA-22-108, PA-22-135, PA-22-150, and PA-22-160 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the upper main oleo bearing due to incorrect installation with the loading groove on the under side, insufficient balls, binding, sticking, wear, or misalignment causing bearing dislodgement or strut malfunction.
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Required Actions
Inspect upper main oleo bearing (P/N 452333) to ensure proper installation with loading groove on top, check for 59 balls, no binding/sticking, and no wear allowing ball dislodgement. Remove/replace bearings with defects before flight. Clean and inspect bearing mounting area for burrs, wear, or misalignment issues. Repack bearings with MIL-G-3278 lubricant. Install bearings with loading groove on upper side. Alternatively, install new sealed bearing (P/N 452419) and boot (P/N 14087-00) to exempt from prior requirements.
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Compliance Time
Within 25 hours' time in service after March 30, 1964, unless already accomplished within the preceding 475 hours' time in service, and every 500 hours' time in service thereafter.
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models PA-22, PA-22-108, PA-22-135, PA-22-150, and PA-22-160, Serial Numbers 22-1 through 22-9848.
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Federal Register Abstract
Upper Main Oleo Bearings
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AD Final Rules - DRS_64-05-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 64-05-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-22, PA-22-108, PA-22-135, PA-22-150, and PA-22-160 Aircraft Subject: Upper Main Oleo Bearings Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: February 29, 1964 Citation Publish Date: 02/29/1964 Effective Date: 03/30/1964 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-22 | PA-22-108 | PA-22-135 | PA-22-150 | PA-22-160 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: 64-05-04 CITATION: [Federal Register: February 29, 1964] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 64-05-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-22, PA-22-108, PA-22-135, PA-22-150, and PA-22-160 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 30, 1964. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 64-05-04 PIPER: Amdt. 693 Part 507 Federal Register February 29, 1964. Applies to Models PA-22, PA-22-108, PA-22-135, PA-22-150, and PA-22-160 Aircraft, Serial Numbers 22-1 through 22-9848. Compliance required within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the preceding 475 hours' time in service, and every 500 hours' time in service thereafter. (a) Remove the oleo strut, clean the upper bearing, Piper P/N 452333, and inspect the bearing to determine that its loading groove is on the top side. Remove bearings installed with the loading grooves on the under side. (b) Inspect removed bearing, P/N 452333, to insure that 59 balls are installed, no binding or sticking exists, and that the bearing is not worn to the point where the balls are easily dislodged through the loading groove. If any of these defects are found, replace the bearing before further flight. (c) Whenever a bearing is removed, clean and inspect the bearing mounting area to insure that it is free of burrs, protrusions, wear or other conditions which could cause bearing misalignment with the strut. Correct deficiencies prior to reinstallation of bearings. (d) Repack bearings, P/N 452333, with MIL-G-3278 type lubricant. (e) Reinstall bearings, P/N 452333, with the ball loading groove on the upper side. (f) When both a new type sealed bearing Piper P/N 452419, and a boot Piper P/N 14087-00, or FAA approved equivalents are incorporated on the aircraft, compliance with (a), (b), (d) and (e) is no longer required. (Piper Service Letter No. 405, dated October 1, 1963, and Piper Service Memo. No. 73 pertain to this same subject.) This directive effective March 30, 1964. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_64-05-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 64-05-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-22, PA-22-108, PA-22-135, PA-22-150, and PA-22-160 Aircraft Subject: Upper Main Oleo Bearings Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: February 29, 1964 Citation Publish Date: 02/29/1964 Effective Date: 03/30/1964 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-22 | PA-22-108 | PA-22-135 | PA-22-150 | PA-22-160 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: 64-05-04 CITATION: [Federal Register: February 29, 1964] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 64-05-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-22, PA-22-108, PA-22-135, PA-22-150, and PA-22-160 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 30, 1964. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 64-05-04 PIPER: Amdt. 693 Part 507 Federal Register February 29, 1964. Applies to Models PA-22, PA-22-108, PA-22-135, PA-22-150, and PA-22-160 Aircraft, Serial Numbers 22-1 through 22-9848. Compliance required within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the preceding 475 hours' time in service, and every 500 hours' time in service thereafter. (a) Remove the oleo strut, clean the upper bearing, Piper P/N 452333, and inspect the bearing to determine that its loading groove is on the top side. Remove bearings installed with the loading grooves on the under side. (b) Inspect removed bearing, P/N 452333, to insure that 59 balls are installed, no binding or sticking exists, and that the bearing is not worn to the point where the balls are easily dislodged through the loading groove. If any of these defects are found, replace the bearing before further flight. (c) Whenever a bearing is removed, clean and inspect the bearing mounting area to insure that it is free of burrs, protrusions, wear or other conditions which could cause bearing misalignment with the strut. Correct deficiencies prior to reinstallation of bearings. (d) Repack bearings, P/N 452333, with MIL-G-3278 type lubricant. (e) Reinstall bearings, P/N 452333, with the ball loading groove on the upper side. (f) When both a new type sealed bearing Piper P/N 452419, and a boot Piper P/N 14087-00, or FAA approved equivalents are incorporated on the aircraft, compliance with (a), (b), (d) and (e) is no longer required. (Piper Service Letter No. 405, dated October 1, 1963, and Piper Service Memo. No. 73 pertain to this same subject.) This directive effective March 30, 1964. FOOTER:
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