AD 69-13-04
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
Failure of the landing gear warning system to comply with FAR 23.729(e) (formerly CAR 3.359) could result in improper indication of landing gear position, increasing the risk of gear-up landing.
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Required Actions
Modify the landing gear warning system by installing or revising components per Piper Kit 760-250 dated October 23, 1968, or an approved alternative method.
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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 through 31-259.
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Federal Register Abstract
Landing Gear Warning System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-13-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-13-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31 and PA-31-300 Airplanes Subject: Landing Gear Warning System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 08/29/1969 Effective Date: 09/03/1969 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-31 | PA-31-300 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 69-13-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-826 AD NUMBER: 69-13-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31 and PA-31-300 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-13-04 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORP: Amdt. 39-826. Applies to PA-31 and PA-31-300 airplanes, serial numbers 31-2 through 31-259. Compliance required as indicated: Modify the landing gear warning system to comply with FAR 23.729(e) (formerly CAR 3.359) as follows: (a) Within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, modify the aircraft in accordance with instructions contained in Piper Kit 760-250 dated October 23, 1968, or an alternative method approved by the Chief, Engineering & Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. Effective July 3, 1969, revised September 3, 1969. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-13-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-13-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31 and PA-31-300 Airplanes Subject: Landing Gear Warning System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 08/29/1969 Effective Date: 09/03/1969 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: 69-13-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-826 AD NUMBER: 69-13-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31 and PA-31-300 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-13-04 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORP: Amdt. 39-826. Applies to PA-31 and PA-31-300 airplanes, serial numbers 31-2 through 31-259. Compliance required as indicated: Modify the landing gear warning system to comply with FAR 23.729(e) (formerly CAR 3.359) as follows: (a) Within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, modify the aircraft in accordance with instructions contained in Piper Kit 760-250 dated October 23, 1968, or an alternative method approved by the Chief, Engineering & Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. Effective July 3, 1969, revised September 3, 1969. FOOTER:
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