AD 66-18-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-24-260 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-24-260 and PA-30 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-30 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-24-260 and PA-30 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Inadequate extension of the baggage door latch through the latch striker plate could result in inadvertent unlatching during flight.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Required Actions
Inspect the baggage door latch to ensure it extends through the latch striker plate 1/4 inch +0, -1/16 inch from the top of the striker plate. If not compliant, replace retaining screws with AN 526-1032R14 screws and insert AN 960-10 washers between the door jamb and striker plate. If more than three washers are needed, rework the door jamb to achieve the required dimension in an FAA-approved manner.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Compliance Time
within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-24-260 and PA-30 Airplanes with specified serial numbers: PA-24-260 serial numbers 24-4247, 24-4300 through 24-4443, 24-4445 through 24-4448, 24-4450 through 24-4452, 24-4454 through 24-4456, 24-4461, 24-4465, 24-4467, 24-4474, 24-4475; PA-30 serial numbers 30-853, 30-902 through 30-1087, 30-1089 through 30-1093, 30-1095, 30-1096, 30-1098 through 30-1106, 30-1109, 30-1112, 30-1113, 30-1117, 30-1120, 30-1127, and 30-1129 through 30-1137.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Federal Register Abstract
Baggage Door Latch
Applicability Source Text
Show captured applicability text from the source AD
AD Final Rules - DRS_66-18-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 66-18-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-24-260 and PA-30 Airplanes Subject: Baggage Door Latch Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: July 26, 1966 Citation Publish Date: 07/26/1966 Effective Date: 08/10/1966 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-24-260 | PA-30 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: 66-18-04 CITATION: [Federal Register: July 26, 1966] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-266 AD NUMBER: 66-18-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-24-260 and PA-30 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 10, 1966. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 66-18-04 PIPER: Amdt. 39-266 Part 39 Federal Register July 26, 1966. Applies to Model PA-24-260 and PA-30 Airplanes, Serial Numbers 24-4247, 24-4300 through 24-4443, 24- 4445 through 24-4448, 24-4450 through 24-4452, 24-4454 through 24-4456, 24-4461, 24-4465, 24-4467, 24-4474, 24-4475, 30-853, 30-902 through 30-1087, 30-1089 through 30-1093, 30- 1095, 30-1096, 30-1098 through 30-1106, 30-1109, 30-1112, 30-1113, 30-1117, 30-1120, 30- 1127, and 30-1129 through 30-1137. Compliance required within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent inadvertent unlatching of the baggage door, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the baggage door latch to ensure that the latch extends through the latch striker plate 1/4 inch +0, -1/16 inch, measured from the top of the striker plate. (b) If the latch does not extend 1/4 inch +0, -1/16 inch through the latch striker plate, before further flight accomplish the following, or an FAA-approved equivalent: Replace the present latch striker plate retaining screws with AN 526-1032R14 screws and insert AN 960-10 washers between the door jamb and the latch striker plate, to obtain the 1/4 inch +0, -1/16 inch dimension. However, if more than three washers would be required, rework the door jamb to obtain the 1/4 inch +0, -1/16 inch dimension in an FAA-approved manner. (Piper Service Letter No. 478, dated June 13, 1966, pertains to this subject). This directive effective August 10, 1966. FOOTER:
Document Text
Show stored source text (verify against official source)
AD Final Rules - DRS_66-18-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 66-18-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-24-260 and PA-30 Airplanes Subject: Baggage Door Latch Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: July 26, 1966 Citation Publish Date: 07/26/1966 Effective Date: 08/10/1966 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-24-260 | PA-30 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: 66-18-04 CITATION: [Federal Register: July 26, 1966] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-266 AD NUMBER: 66-18-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-24-260 and PA-30 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 10, 1966. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 66-18-04 PIPER: Amdt. 39-266 Part 39 Federal Register July 26, 1966. Applies to Model PA-24-260 and PA-30 Airplanes, Serial Numbers 24-4247, 24-4300 through 24-4443, 24- 4445 through 24-4448, 24-4450 through 24-4452, 24-4454 through 24-4456, 24-4461, 24-4465, 24-4467, 24-4474, 24-4475, 30-853, 30-902 through 30-1087, 30-1089 through 30-1093, 30- 1095, 30-1096, 30-1098 through 30-1106, 30-1109, 30-1112, 30-1113, 30-1117, 30-1120, 30- 1127, and 30-1129 through 30-1137. Compliance required within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent inadvertent unlatching of the baggage door, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the baggage door latch to ensure that the latch extends through the latch striker plate 1/4 inch +0, -1/16 inch, measured from the top of the striker plate. (b) If the latch does not extend 1/4 inch +0, -1/16 inch through the latch striker plate, before further flight accomplish the following, or an FAA-approved equivalent: Replace the present latch striker plate retaining screws with AN 526-1032R14 screws and insert AN 960-10 washers between the door jamb and the latch striker plate, to obtain the 1/4 inch +0, -1/16 inch dimension. However, if more than three washers would be required, rework the door jamb to obtain the 1/4 inch +0, -1/16 inch dimension in an FAA-approved manner. (Piper Service Letter No. 478, dated June 13, 1966, pertains to this subject). This directive effective August 10, 1966. FOOTER:
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.
Related Airworthiness Directives
2024-14-03
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes
Unsafe Condition: an un-commanded automatic pitch trim runaway when the autopilot was first engaged, which could result in un-commanded automatic pitch trim runaway and loss of control of the airplane.
2023-09-09 Recurring
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes, Helicopters, and Engines
Unsafe Condition: Multiple failures of spot-welded, multi-segment v-band couplings at the tailpipe to the turbocharger exhaust housing flange.
2022-03-15
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes
Unsafe Condition: The displayed fuel quantity can have an error as much as four gallons/fuel tank with the display indicating four gallons with an empty tank. In the context of this event, the end level effect is th...
2015-24-05
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
Unsafe Condition: Fuel starvation due to the shape of the wing fuel tanks and fuel below a certain level in the tank allowing fuel to move away from the tank outlet during certain maneuvers.