AD 71-05-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) | Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Models 600 and 601Aircraft |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) | Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Models 600 and 601Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Collapse of the main landing gear
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Required Actions
Replace the main landing gear sidebrace assemblies in accordance with Aerostar Service Bulletin No. 600-21 or an equivalent method approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD or at the next annual inspection
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Affected Aircraft
Aerostar Aircraft Corporation Models PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) and PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), serial numbers 60-0001 through 60-0056 and 61-0001 through 61-0070
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Landing Gear
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-05-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-05-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Models 600 and 601Aircraft Subject: Main Landing Gear Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/05/1971 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PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) | PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 71-05-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1164 AD NUMBER: 71-05-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Models 600 and 601Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 5, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-05-06 AEROSTAR: Amdt. 39-1164. Applies to Models 600 and 601. Serial numbers 60-0001 through 60-0056 and 61-0001 through 61-0070. Compliance required within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD or at the next annual inspection, unless already accomplished. To prevent collapse of the main landing gear, replace the main landing gear sidebrace assemblies in accordance with Instructions I, II, III and IV of Aerostar Service Bulletin No. 600- 21, dated December 29, 1970, or an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Region, Fort Worth, Texas. This amendment becomes effective April 5, 1971. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-05-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-05-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Models 600 and 601Aircraft Subject: Main Landing Gear Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/05/1971 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: 71-05-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1164 AD NUMBER: 71-05-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Models 600 and 601Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 5, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-05-06 AEROSTAR: Amdt. 39-1164. Applies to Models 600 and 601. Serial numbers 60-0001 through 60-0056 and 61-0001 through 61-0070. Compliance required within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD or at the next annual inspection, unless already accomplished. To prevent collapse of the main landing gear, replace the main landing gear sidebrace assemblies in accordance with Instructions I, II, III and IV of Aerostar Service Bulletin No. 600- 21, dated December 29, 1970, or an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Region, Fort Worth, Texas. This amendment becomes effective April 5, 1971. FOOTER:
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