AD 68-01-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32S-300 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-32 Seaplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Damage to the forward and rear wing-to-fuselage attachment fittings.
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Required Actions
Modify the float structure in accordance with Piper Kit No. 760-172V or an equivalent manner approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-32 Seaplanes, Serial Numbers 32S-40228, 32S-40229, 32S-40230, 32S-40239, 32S-40251, 32S-40263, 32S-40265, 32S-40268, 32S-40270, 32S-40272, 32S-40276, 32S-40277, 32S-40279, and 32S-40282.
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Federal Register Abstract
Forward & Rear Wing-to-Fuselage Fittings
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-01-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-01-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-32 Seaplanes Subject: Forward & Rear Wing-to-Fuselage Fittings Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 05/21/1968 Effective Date: Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-32S-300 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 68-01-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-602 AD NUMBER: 68-01-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-32 Seaplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-01-03 PIPER: Amdt. 39-602. Applies to Model PA-32 Seaplanes, Serial Numbers 32S-40228, 32S-40229, 32S-40230, 32S-40239, 32S-40251, 32S-40263, 32S-40265, 32S-40268, 32S-40270, 32S-40272, 32S-40276, 32S-40277, 32S-40279, and 32S-40282. Compliance required within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. NOTE: Serial Numbers 32S-40230 and 32S-40268, which are presently operating in the landplane configuration, shall comply with this airworthiness directive when floats are installed. To prevent damage to the forward and rear wing to fuselage attachment fittings, modify the float structure in accordance with the instructions contained in Piper Kit No. 760-172V, or in an equivalent manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region. Effective January 11, 1968. Revised May 21, 1968. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-01-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-01-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-32 Seaplanes Subject: Forward & Rear Wing-to-Fuselage Fittings Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 05/21/1968 Effective Date: Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-32S-300 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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 68-01-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-602 AD NUMBER: 68-01-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-32 Seaplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-01-03 PIPER: Amdt. 39-602. Applies to Model PA-32 Seaplanes, Serial Numbers 32S-40228, 32S-40229, 32S-40230, 32S-40239, 32S-40251, 32S-40263, 32S-40265, 32S-40268, 32S-40270, 32S-40272, 32S-40276, 32S-40277, 32S-40279, and 32S-40282. Compliance required within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. NOTE: Serial Numbers 32S-40230 and 32S-40268, which are presently operating in the landplane configuration, shall comply with this airworthiness directive when floats are installed. To prevent damage to the forward and rear wing to fuselage attachment fittings, modify the float structure in accordance with the instructions contained in Piper Kit No. 760-172V, or in an equivalent manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region. Effective January 11, 1968. Revised May 21, 1968. FOOTER:
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