AD 69-24-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-30 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-30 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The existing Vmc placard does not state the correct minimum single engine control speed of 90 mph CAS.
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Required Actions
Change the existing Vmc placard to state 'Minimum Single Engine Control Speed 90 mph CAS'.
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Compliance Time
before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-30 airplanes except those incorporating Piper Kit No. 760 368.
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Federal Register Abstract
Minimum Control Speed
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-24-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-24-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-30 Airplanes Subject: Minimum Control Speed Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 08/01/1977 Effective Date: 08/05/1977 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-30 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 69-24-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2991 AD NUMBER: 69-24-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-30 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 5, 1977. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-24-04 PIPER: Amendment 39-878 as amended by amendment 39-896 is further amended by Amendment 39-2991. Applies to Piper PA-30 type airplanes certificated in all categories except aircraft incorporating Piper Kit No. 760 368. Compliance required before further flight, unless already accomplished, as follows: Change the existing Vmc placard to state the following: "Minimum Single Engine Control Speed 90 mph CAS". (Piper Service Bulletin 301A dated November 25, 1969 pertains to this subject.) Amendment 39-878 was effective November 27, 1969. Amendment 39-896 was effective December 26, 1969. This Amendment 39-2991 is effective August 5, 1977. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-24-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-24-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-30 Airplanes Subject: Minimum Control Speed Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 08/01/1977 Effective Date: 08/05/1977 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-30 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: 69-24-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2991 AD NUMBER: 69-24-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-30 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 5, 1977. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-24-04 PIPER: Amendment 39-878 as amended by amendment 39-896 is further amended by Amendment 39-2991. Applies to Piper PA-30 type airplanes certificated in all categories except aircraft incorporating Piper Kit No. 760 368. Compliance required before further flight, unless already accomplished, as follows: Change the existing Vmc placard to state the following: "Minimum Single Engine Control Speed 90 mph CAS". (Piper Service Bulletin 301A dated November 25, 1969 pertains to this subject.) Amendment 39-878 was effective November 27, 1969. Amendment 39-896 was effective December 26, 1969. This Amendment 39-2991 is effective August 5, 1977. FOOTER:
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