AD 69-06-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31 and PA-31-300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31-300 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31 and PA-31-300 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Excessive friction in the elevator control system could lead to inadequate control forces and degraded handling characteristics.
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Required Actions
Inspect and adjust the total friction in the elevator control system in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 289 or equivalent method approved by the FAA. Compliance must be completed within the next 100 hours' time in service after the AD's effective date.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models PA-31 and PA-31-300 airplanes, Serial Numbers 31-2 to 31-326, 31-328 to 31-332, and 31-334.
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Federal Register Abstract
Elevator Control System Friction
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-06-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-06-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31 and PA-31-300 Airplanes Subject: Elevator Control System Friction Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 03/20/1969 Effective Date: 03/27/1969 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-31 | PA-31-300 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 69-06-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-736 AD NUMBER: 69-06-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31 and PA-31-300 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 27, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-06-04 PIPER: Amdt. 39-736. Applies to Type PA-31 and PA-31-300 airplanes, Serial Numbers 31-2 to 31-326, 31-328 to 31-332, and 31-334, certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 100 hours' time in service, after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. (a) Inspect and adjust, if necessary, the total friction in the elevator control system, comply with Piper Service Bulletin No. 289, February 17, 1969, or later changes thereto or equivalent method, approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. (b) Upon request with substantiating data submitted through an FAA maintenance inspector, the compliance time specified in this AD may be increased by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. This amendment is effective March 27, 1969. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-06-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-06-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31 and PA-31-300 Airplanes Subject: Elevator Control System Friction Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 03/20/1969 Effective Date: 03/27/1969 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-31 | PA-31-300 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: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 69-06-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-736 AD NUMBER: 69-06-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31 and PA-31-300 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 27, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-06-04 PIPER: Amdt. 39-736. Applies to Type PA-31 and PA-31-300 airplanes, Serial Numbers 31-2 to 31-326, 31-328 to 31-332, and 31-334, certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 100 hours' time in service, after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. (a) Inspect and adjust, if necessary, the total friction in the elevator control system, comply with Piper Service Bulletin No. 289, February 17, 1969, or later changes thereto or equivalent method, approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. (b) Upon request with substantiating data submitted through an FAA maintenance inspector, the compliance time specified in this AD may be increased by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. This amendment is effective March 27, 1969. FOOTER:
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