AD 66-28-06

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Airworthiness Directives; PIPER Model PA-30 Airplanes

AD Number
66-28-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
Federal Register: November 15, 1966

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-30 Airworthiness Directives; PIPER Model PA-30 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Excessive vibration that could result in partial failure of the stabilator.

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Required Actions

Attach an operating limitation placard to the airspeed indicator within 10 hours' time in service after May 3, 1966. Within 50 hours' time in service after November 25, 1966, balance the stabilator or add balance weights per Piper Service Bulletin No. 229A, and replace the Airplane Flight Manual with the August 31, 1966 revision.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 10 hours' time in service after May 3, 1966, and within the next 50 hours' time in service after November 25, 1966.

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Affected Aircraft

PIPER Model PA-30 Airplanes with serial numbers 30-853, 30-902 through 30-1080, 30-1082 through 30-1136, 30-1138 through 30-1198, 30-1200 through 30-1217, 30-1219 through 30-1226, and 30-1228 through 30-1253.

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