AD 71-02-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) | Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Model 600 and 601 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) | Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Model 600 and 601 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Separation of the main cabin door from the airframe due to missing washers, improper adjustment of lock pins, or insufficient torque on the lock nut.
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Required Actions
Inspect cabin door lock pins, replace missing washers, adjust pins, and torque lock nut per Aerostar Service Letter #600-19 or an equivalent method approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Aerostar Aircraft Corporation Model 600 (PA-60-600) and 601 (PA-60-601) airplanes, Serial Numbers 60-0001 through 60-0056 and 61-0001 through 61-0070.
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Cabin Door Lock Pins
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-02-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-02-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Model 600 and 601 Airplanes Subject: Main Cabin Door Lock Pins Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/23/1971 Make: Aerostar Aircraft Corporation Model: PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) | PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 71-02-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1147 AD NUMBER: 71-02-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Model 600 and 601 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 23, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-02-05 AEROSTAR: Amdt. 39-1147. Applies to Model 600 and 601 airplanes, Serial Numbers 60-0001 through 60-0056 and 61-0001 through 61-0070. Compliance required within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible separation of the main cabin door from the airframe, inspect the cabin door lock pins, replace any missing washers, adjust pins and torque lock nut in accordance with the Instructions in Aerostar Service Letter #600-19 dated 22 September 1970 or by an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Southwest Region, FAA, Fort Worth, Texas. This amendment becomes effective January 23, 1971. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-02-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-02-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Model 600 and 601 Airplanes Subject: Main Cabin Door Lock Pins Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/23/1971 Make: Aerostar Aircraft Corporation Model: PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) | PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 71-02-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1147 AD NUMBER: 71-02-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Model 600 and 601 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 23, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-02-05 AEROSTAR: Amdt. 39-1147. Applies to Model 600 and 601 airplanes, Serial Numbers 60-0001 through 60-0056 and 61-0001 through 61-0070. Compliance required within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible separation of the main cabin door from the airframe, inspect the cabin door lock pins, replace any missing washers, adjust pins and torque lock nut in accordance with the Instructions in Aerostar Service Letter #600-19 dated 22 September 1970 or by an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Southwest Region, FAA, Fort Worth, Texas. This amendment becomes effective January 23, 1971. FOOTER:
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