AD 69-15-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-180 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-32-260, and PA-32-300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-235 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-32-260, and PA-32-300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28R-180 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-32-260, and PA-32-300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28R-200 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-32-260, and PA-32-300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32-260 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-32-260, and PA-32-300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32-300 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-32-260, and PA-32-300 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Control wheel retaining pin dislodging
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Required Actions
Install a self-tapping steel screw adjacent to the retaining pin for each control wheel in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 295 or equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region.
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models PA-28-180 (Serial Nos. 28-4378 through 28-5406), PA-28-235 (Serial Nos. 28-11040 through 28-11257), PA-28R-180 (Serial Nos. 28-30005 through 28-31095), PA-28R-200 (Serial Nos. 28-35001 through 28-35265), PA-32-260 (Serial Nos. 32-1111 through 32-1165), and PA-32-300 (Serial Nos. 32-40566 through 32-40715)
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Federal Register Abstract
Control Wheel Retaining Pin
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-15-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-15-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-32-260, and ...Show more Subject: Control Wheel Retaining Pin Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 07/17/1969 Effective Date: 07/21/1969 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-28-180 | PA-28-235 | PA-28R-180 | PA-28R-200 | PA-32-260 | PA-32-300 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: 69-15-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-796 AD NUMBER: 69-15-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-32-260, and PA-32-300 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 21, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-15-01 PIPER: Amdt. 39-796. Applies to the following models: PA-28-180/-235, PA- 28R-180/-200, and PA-32-260/-300. The following are affected serial numbers: PA-28-180, Serial Nos. 28-4378 through 28-5406 PA-28-235, Serial Nos. 28-11040 through 28-11257 PA-28R-180, Serial Nos. 28-30005 through 28-31095 PA-28R-200, Serial Nos. 28-35001 through 28-35265 PA-32-260, Serial Nos. 32-1111 through 32-1165 PA-32-300, Serial Nos. 32-40566 through 32-40715 Compliance required within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent control wheel retaining pin from dislodging, install a self-tapping steel screw adjacent to the retaining pin for each control wheel in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 295, or equivalent approved by Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region. This amendment becomes effective 21 July 1969. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-15-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-15-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-32-260, and ...Show more Subject: Control Wheel Retaining Pin Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 07/17/1969 Effective Date: 07/21/1969 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-28-180 | PA-28-235 | PA-28R-180 | PA-28R-200 | PA-32-260 | PA-32-300 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: 69-15-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-796 AD NUMBER: 69-15-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-32-260, and PA-32-300 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 21, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-15-01 PIPER: Amdt. 39-796. Applies to the following models: PA-28-180/-235, PA- 28R-180/-200, and PA-32-260/-300. The following are affected serial numbers: PA-28-180, Serial Nos. 28-4378 through 28-5406 PA-28-235, Serial Nos. 28-11040 through 28-11257 PA-28R-180, Serial Nos. 28-30005 through 28-31095 PA-28R-200, Serial Nos. 28-35001 through 28-35265 PA-32-260, Serial Nos. 32-1111 through 32-1165 PA-32-300, Serial Nos. 32-40566 through 32-40715 Compliance required within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent control wheel retaining pin from dislodging, install a self-tapping steel screw adjacent to the retaining pin for each control wheel in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 295, or equivalent approved by Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region. This amendment becomes effective 21 July 1969. FOOTER:
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