AD 69-11-05
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
Failure to install stall strips on the leading edge of the wing could result in degraded stall characteristics.
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Required Actions
Install stall strips on the leading edge of the wing in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 294 or an equivalent method approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 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 with serial numbers 31-2, 31-4; 31-6 thru 31-345; 31-347 thru 31-357; 31-359 thru 366; 31-368 thru 31-373; 31-375 thru 31-378; 31-380 thru 31-384; 31-386 thru 31-406; 31-408 thru 31-422; 31-426 thru 31-428; 31-430; 31-431; 31-433; 31-434; 31-436; 31-437; 31-439; 31-444 and 31-445.
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Federal Register Abstract
Stall Strips
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-11-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-11-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31 and PA-31-300 Airplanes Subject: Stall Strips Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 06/03/1969 Effective Date: 06/05/1969 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-31 | PA-31-300 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 69-11-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-772 AD NUMBER: 69-11-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31 and PA-31-300 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 5, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-11-05 PIPER: Amdt. 39-772. Applies to type PA-31 and PA-31-300 airplanes, Serial Numbers 31-2, 31-4; 31-6 thru 31-345; 31-347 thru 31-357; 31-359 thru 31-366; 31-368 thru 31- 373; 31-375 thru 31-378; 31-380 thru 31-384; 31-386 thru 31-406; 31-408 thru 31-422; 31-426 thru 31-428; 31-430; 31-431; 31-433; 31-434; 31-436; 31-437; 31-439; 31-444 and 31-445; certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. (a) To improve the stall characteristics by the installation of stall strips on the leading edge of the wing, comply with Piper Service Bulletin No. 294, dated May 16, 1969, 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 June 5, 1969. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-11-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-11-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31 and PA-31-300 Airplanes Subject: Stall Strips Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 06/03/1969 Effective Date: 06/05/1969 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: 69-11-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-772 AD NUMBER: 69-11-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31 and PA-31-300 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 5, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-11-05 PIPER: Amdt. 39-772. Applies to type PA-31 and PA-31-300 airplanes, Serial Numbers 31-2, 31-4; 31-6 thru 31-345; 31-347 thru 31-357; 31-359 thru 31-366; 31-368 thru 31- 373; 31-375 thru 31-378; 31-380 thru 31-384; 31-386 thru 31-406; 31-408 thru 31-422; 31-426 thru 31-428; 31-430; 31-431; 31-433; 31-434; 31-436; 31-437; 31-439; 31-444 and 31-445; certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. (a) To improve the stall characteristics by the installation of stall strips on the leading edge of the wing, comply with Piper Service Bulletin No. 294, dated May 16, 1969, 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 June 5, 1969. FOOTER:
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