AD 66-20-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-150 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-150, PA-28-160, and PA-28-180 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-160 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-150, PA-28-160, and PA-28-180 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-180 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-150, PA-28-160, and PA-28-180 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failures of the propeller spinner assembly
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Required Actions
Remove propeller spinner (P/N 63760 or 63760-03) and propeller spinner attaching bulkhead (P/N 65208 or 65208-03), or modify and install components per Piper Service Letters and Kits as specified for each model and serial number range.
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-28-150, PA-28-160, and PA-28-180 Airplanes, Serial Numbers 1761 through 3533
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Federal Register Abstract
Propeller Spinner
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AD Final Rules - DRS_66-20-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 66-20-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-150, PA-28-160, and PA-28-180 Airplanes Subject: Propeller Spinner Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: August 18, 1966 Citation Publish Date: 08/18/1966 Effective Date: 08/27/1966 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-28-150 | PA-28-160 | PA-28-180 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 66-20-05 CITATION: [Federal Register: August 18, 1966] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-276 AD NUMBER: 66-20-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-150, PA-28-160, and PA-28-180 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 27, 1966. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 66-20-05 PIPER: Amdt. 39-276 Part 39 Federal Register August 18, 1966. Applies to Model PA-28-150, -160, and -180 Airplanes, Serial Numbers 1761 through 3533. Compliance required within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent failures of the propeller spinner assembly, remove propeller spinner, P/N 63760 or 63760-03 as applicable, and propeller spinner attaching bulkhead, P/N 65208 or 65208- 03, as applicable, or accomplish the following: (a) For Model PA-28-150 and -160 airplanes, Serial Numbers 28-1761 through 28- 2434, modify spinner in accordance with Piper Service Letters Nos. 457 and 471A, and install spinner bulkhead assembly, P/N 65804-04; spacer, P/N 65806-00; and new propeller bolts, P/N AN 76-55S; in accordance with Piper Service Kit No. 757-047 or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) For Model PA-28-150 and -160 airplanes, Serial Numbers 28-2435 through 28- 3199, modify spinner in accordance with Piper Service Letter No. 471A, and install spinner bulkhead assembly, P/N 65804-04; spacer, P/N 65806-00; and new propeller bolts, P/N AN 76- 55S; in accordance with Piper Service Kit No. 757-047 or an FAA-approved equivalent. (c) For Model PA-28-150 and -160 airplanes, Serial Numbers 28-3200 through 28- 3533, install spinner bulkhead assembly, P/N 65804-04; spacer, P/N 65806-00; and new propeller bolts, P/N AN 76-55S; in accordance with Piper Service Kit No. 757-047 or an FAA-approved equivalent. (d) For Model PA-28-180 airplanes, Serial Numbers 28-1761 through 28-2434, modify spinner in accordance with Piper Service Letters Nos. 457 and 471A, and install spinner bulkhead assembly, P/N 65804-00, in accordance with Piper Service Kit No. 757-046 or an FAA-approved equivalent. (e) For Model PA-28-180 airplanes, Serial Numbers 28-2435 through 28-3199, modify spinner in accordance with Piper Service Letter No. 471A, and install spinner bulkhead assembly, P/N 65804-00, in accordance with Piper Service Kit No. 757-046 or an FAA-approved equivalent. (f) For Model PA-28-180 airplanes, Serial Numbers 28-3200 through 28-3533, install spinner bulkhead assembly, P/N 65804-00, in accordance with Piper Service Kit No. 757- 046 or an FAA-approved equivalent. (Piper Service Bulletin No. 234 also pertains to this subject.) This directive effective August 27, 1966. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_66-20-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 66-20-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-150, PA-28-160, and PA-28-180 Airplanes Subject: Propeller Spinner Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: August 18, 1966 Citation Publish Date: 08/18/1966 Effective Date: 08/27/1966 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-28-150 | PA-28-160 | PA-28-180 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: 66-20-05 CITATION: [Federal Register: August 18, 1966] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-276 AD NUMBER: 66-20-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-150, PA-28-160, and PA-28-180 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 27, 1966. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 66-20-05 PIPER: Amdt. 39-276 Part 39 Federal Register August 18, 1966. Applies to Model PA-28-150, -160, and -180 Airplanes, Serial Numbers 1761 through 3533. Compliance required within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent failures of the propeller spinner assembly, remove propeller spinner, P/N 63760 or 63760-03 as applicable, and propeller spinner attaching bulkhead, P/N 65208 or 65208- 03, as applicable, or accomplish the following: (a) For Model PA-28-150 and -160 airplanes, Serial Numbers 28-1761 through 28- 2434, modify spinner in accordance with Piper Service Letters Nos. 457 and 471A, and install spinner bulkhead assembly, P/N 65804-04; spacer, P/N 65806-00; and new propeller bolts, P/N AN 76-55S; in accordance with Piper Service Kit No. 757-047 or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) For Model PA-28-150 and -160 airplanes, Serial Numbers 28-2435 through 28- 3199, modify spinner in accordance with Piper Service Letter No. 471A, and install spinner bulkhead assembly, P/N 65804-04; spacer, P/N 65806-00; and new propeller bolts, P/N AN 76- 55S; in accordance with Piper Service Kit No. 757-047 or an FAA-approved equivalent. (c) For Model PA-28-150 and -160 airplanes, Serial Numbers 28-3200 through 28- 3533, install spinner bulkhead assembly, P/N 65804-04; spacer, P/N 65806-00; and new propeller bolts, P/N AN 76-55S; in accordance with Piper Service Kit No. 757-047 or an FAA-approved equivalent. (d) For Model PA-28-180 airplanes, Serial Numbers 28-1761 through 28-2434, modify spinner in accordance with Piper Service Letters Nos. 457 and 471A, and install spinner bulkhead assembly, P/N 65804-00, in accordance with Piper Service Kit No. 757-046 or an FAA-approved equivalent. (e) For Model PA-28-180 airplanes, Serial Numbers 28-2435 through 28-3199, modify spinner in accordance with Piper Service Letter No. 471A, and install spinner bulkhead assembly, P/N 65804-00, in accordance with Piper Service Kit No. 757-046 or an FAA-approved equivalent. (f) For Model PA-28-180 airplanes, Serial Numbers 28-3200 through 28-3533, install spinner bulkhead assembly, P/N 65804-00, in accordance with Piper Service Kit No. 757- 046 or an FAA-approved equivalent. (Piper Service Bulletin No. 234 also pertains to this subject.) This directive effective August 27, 1966. FOOTER:
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