AD 71-01-04
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
Toxic fumes from the battery being drawn into the cabin
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Required Actions
Relocate the battery drain in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 325 dated November 10, 1970 or equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering & Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region.
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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, serial numbers 31-2 to 31-591
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Federal Register Abstract
Toxic Fumes from Battery
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-01-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-01-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31 and PA-31-300 Airplanes Subject: Toxic Fumes from Battery Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 01/13/1971 Effective Date: 01/14/1971 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-31 | PA-31-300 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 71-01-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1139 AD NUMBER: 71-01-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31 and PA-31-300 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 14, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-01-04 PIPER AIRCRAFT: Amdt. 39-1139. Applies to Model PA-31 and PA-31-300 S/Nos 31-2 to 31-591. Compliance required within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent the hazards associated with toxic fumes from the battery being drawn into the cabin, accomplish the following: (a) Relocate the battery drain in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 325 dated November 10, 1970 or equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering & Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. This amendment is effective January 14, 1971. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-01-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-01-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31 and PA-31-300 Airplanes Subject: Toxic Fumes from Battery Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 01/13/1971 Effective Date: 01/14/1971 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: 71-01-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1139 AD NUMBER: 71-01-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31 and PA-31-300 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 14, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-01-04 PIPER AIRCRAFT: Amdt. 39-1139. Applies to Model PA-31 and PA-31-300 S/Nos 31-2 to 31-591. Compliance required within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent the hazards associated with toxic fumes from the battery being drawn into the cabin, accomplish the following: (a) Relocate the battery drain in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 325 dated November 10, 1970 or equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering & Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. This amendment is effective January 14, 1971. FOOTER:
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