AD 64-22-03
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
Possible breakage or loosening of the wires leading to the landing gear safety switch with resultant malfunction of the landing gear safety switch.
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Required Actions
Inspect for broken and loose wires and terminals at the connections to the landing gear safety switch on the left main landing gear. Repair any broken or loose wires and terminals before further flight. Install Piper Kit No. 754475 or FAA approved equivalent, ensuring sufficient slack in the wires between the new clamp and the safety switch to prevent pulling.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 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-24 and PA-24-250 Aircraft Serial Numbers 24-1 through 24-3284
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Federal Register Abstract
Landing Gear Safety Switch
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AD Final Rules - DRS_64-22-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 64-22-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-24 and PA-24-250 Aircraft Subject: Landing Gear Safety Switch Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: August 28, 1964 Citation Publish Date: 08/28/1964 Effective Date: 09/28/1964 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-24 | PA-24-250 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 64-22-03 CITATION: [Federal Register: August 28, 1964] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 64-22-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-24 and PA-24-250 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 28, 1964. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 64-22-03 PIPER: Amdt. 802 Part 507 Federal Register August 28, 1964. Applies to Models PA-24 and PA-24-250 Aircraft Serial Numbers 24-1 through 24-3284. Compliance required within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To eliminate possible breakage or loosening of the wires leading to the landing gear safety switch with resultant malfunction of the landing gear safety switch accomplish the following: (a) On the left main landing gear, inspect for broken and loose wires and terminals at the connections to the landing gear safety switch. Repair any broken or loose wires and terminals before further flight. (b) Install Piper Kit No. 754475, or FAA approved equivalent, leaving sufficient slack in the wires between the new clamp and the safety switch to prevent pulling of the wires. (Piper Service Letter No. 379, dated July 12, 1962, pertains to this subject.) This directive effective September 28, 1964. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_64-22-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 64-22-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-24 and PA-24-250 Aircraft Subject: Landing Gear Safety Switch Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: August 28, 1964 Citation Publish Date: 08/28/1964 Effective Date: 09/28/1964 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: 64-22-03 CITATION: [Federal Register: August 28, 1964] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 64-22-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-24 and PA-24-250 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 28, 1964. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 64-22-03 PIPER: Amdt. 802 Part 507 Federal Register August 28, 1964. Applies to Models PA-24 and PA-24-250 Aircraft Serial Numbers 24-1 through 24-3284. Compliance required within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To eliminate possible breakage or loosening of the wires leading to the landing gear safety switch with resultant malfunction of the landing gear safety switch accomplish the following: (a) On the left main landing gear, inspect for broken and loose wires and terminals at the connections to the landing gear safety switch. Repair any broken or loose wires and terminals before further flight. (b) Install Piper Kit No. 754475, or FAA approved equivalent, leaving sufficient slack in the wires between the new clamp and the safety switch to prevent pulling of the wires. (Piper Service Letter No. 379, dated July 12, 1962, pertains to this subject.) This directive effective September 28, 1964. FOOTER:
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