AD 70-15-17
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-30 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-30 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure to attach the operating limitation placard to the airspeed indicator could result in exceeding 230 MPH CAS, leading to structural damage or loss of control.
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Required Actions
Attach the operating limitation placard to the airspeed indicator in full view of the pilot stating 'DO NOT EXCEED 230 MPH CAS'.
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Compliance Time
before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-30 airplanes, serial numbers 30-1 through 30-852 and 30-854 through 30-901
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Federal Register Abstract
Operating Limitation Placard
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-15-17.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-15-17 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-30 Airplanes Subject: Operating Limitation Placard Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 07/30/1970 Effective Date: 08/04/1970 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-30 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 70-15-17 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1044 AD NUMBER: 70-15-17 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-30 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 4, 1970. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-15-17 PIPER AIRCRAFT: Amdt. 39-1044. Applies to Piper PA-30 type airplanes, serial numbers 30-1 through 30-852 and 30-854 through 30-901, certificated in all categories. Before further flight, attach the following operating limitation placard to the airspeed indicator in full view of the pilot: "DO NOT EXCEED 230 MPH CAS." This amendment is effective August 4, 1970 and was effective for all recipients of the airmail notice, dated 2 July 1970, which contained this amendment. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-15-17.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-15-17 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-30 Airplanes Subject: Operating Limitation Placard Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 07/30/1970 Effective Date: 08/04/1970 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: 70-15-17 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1044 AD NUMBER: 70-15-17 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-30 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 4, 1970. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-15-17 PIPER AIRCRAFT: Amdt. 39-1044. Applies to Piper PA-30 type airplanes, serial numbers 30-1 through 30-852 and 30-854 through 30-901, certificated in all categories. Before further flight, attach the following operating limitation placard to the airspeed indicator in full view of the pilot: "DO NOT EXCEED 230 MPH CAS." This amendment is effective August 4, 1970 and was effective for all recipients of the airmail notice, dated 2 July 1970, which contained this amendment. FOOTER:
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