AD 71-09-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32-260 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32-260, PA-32-300, and PA-32S-300 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32-300 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32-260, PA-32-300, and PA-32S-300 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32S-300 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32-260, PA-32-300, and PA-32S-300 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
The front seat inboard seat belt attaching hardware may fail due to improper installation or inadequate bushing dimensions, leading to potential seat belt detachment.
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Required Actions
Replace or inspect front seat inboard seat belt attachment hardware depending on bushing O.D. measurement. Install specified bolts, washers, bushings, and nuts as per Piper Kit #760-515V. Ensure bolt head faces aircraft center and components are installed in correct sequence.
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models PA-32-260, PA-32-300, and PA-32S-300 with specified serial numbers: PA-32-260 serials 32-04, 32-1 through 32-14, 32-16 through 32-20, 32-22 through 32-1075, 32-1111 through 32-1194, 32-1251 through 32-1283, 32-1285 through 32-1287, 32-1289, 32-1291 through 32-1295, 32-1297, 32-7100001 through 32-7100005; PA-32-300 and PA-32S-300 serials 32-15, 32-21, 32-40000 through 32-40545, 32-40566 through 32-40777, 32-40851 through 32-40956, 32-40959 through 32-40974, 32-7140001 through 32-7140008, 32-7140011, 32-7140012.
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Federal Register Abstract
Front Seat Belt Attaching Hardware
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-09-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-09-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32-260, PA-32-300, and PA-32S-300 Aircraft Subject: Front Seat Belt Attaching Hardware Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 04/29/1971 Effective Date: 04/30/1971 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-32-260 | PA-32-300 | PA-32S-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: 71-09-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1195 AD NUMBER: 71-09-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32-260, PA-32-300, and PA-32S-300 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 30, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-09-05 PIPER: Amdt. 39-1195. Applies to PA-32-260, Serial Nos. 32-04, 32-1 through 32-14, 32-16 through 32-20, 32-22 through 32-1075, 32-1111 through 32-1194, 32-1251 through 32-1283, 32-1285 through 32-1287, 32-1289, 32-1291 through 32-1295, 32-1297, 32-7100001 through 32-7100005. PA-32-300, PA-32S-300, Serial Nos. 32-15, 32-21, 32-40000 through 32-40545, 32-40566 through 32-40777, 32-40851 through 32-40956, 32-40959 through 32-40974, 32-7140001 through 32-7140008, 32-7140011, 32-7140012. Compliance required within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. (a) On aircraft equipped with seat belts but no shoulder harnesses, remove the front seat inboard seat belt attachment hardware (AN3-5A bolt, AN-960-10 washer, MS 20365-1032C nut, and 63900-43 bushing) and replace with AN3-5A bolt, AN-970-3 washer, 63900-144 bushing, and MS 20365-1032C nut. (Supplied in Piper Kit #760-515V.) The new hardware must be installed as follows: Install the bolt in fuselage seat belt attachment fitting with head facing toward center of aircraft. Install seat belt fitting on outboard side of fuselage fitting. Install bushing in seat belt fitting. Install washer and nut. (b) On aircraft equipped with seat belts and shoulder harnesses, remove front seat inboard seat belt from fuselage attachment and inspect bushing. (1) If bushing O.D. measures 5/16 inch, reinstall bolt in fuselage fitting with bolt head facing toward center of aircraft. Install seat belt fitting on outboard side of fuselage fitting. Install bushing in seat belt fitting. Install washer and nut. No further action is required. (2) If bushing O.D. measures 3/8 inch, replace attachment hardware with new hardware as outlined in paragraph (a). Piper Service Bulletin No. 329A dated March 25, 1971, pertains to the same subject. Piper Kit No. 760-515V contains the hardware and instructions necessary to accomplish this modification. Equivalent replacement parts approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region, may be used. This amendment becomes effective April 30, 1971. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-09-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-09-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32-260, PA-32-300, and PA-32S-300 Aircraft Subject: Front Seat Belt Attaching Hardware Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 04/29/1971 Effective Date: 04/30/1971 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-32-260 | PA-32-300 | PA-32S-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: 71-09-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1195 AD NUMBER: 71-09-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32-260, PA-32-300, and PA-32S-300 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 30, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-09-05 PIPER: Amdt. 39-1195. Applies to PA-32-260, Serial Nos. 32-04, 32-1 through 32-14, 32-16 through 32-20, 32-22 through 32-1075, 32-1111 through 32-1194, 32-1251 through 32-1283, 32-1285 through 32-1287, 32-1289, 32-1291 through 32-1295, 32-1297, 32-7100001 through 32-7100005. PA-32-300, PA-32S-300, Serial Nos. 32-15, 32-21, 32-40000 through 32-40545, 32-40566 through 32-40777, 32-40851 through 32-40956, 32-40959 through 32-40974, 32-7140001 through 32-7140008, 32-7140011, 32-7140012. Compliance required within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. (a) On aircraft equipped with seat belts but no shoulder harnesses, remove the front seat inboard seat belt attachment hardware (AN3-5A bolt, AN-960-10 washer, MS 20365-1032C nut, and 63900-43 bushing) and replace with AN3-5A bolt, AN-970-3 washer, 63900-144 bushing, and MS 20365-1032C nut. (Supplied in Piper Kit #760-515V.) The new hardware must be installed as follows: Install the bolt in fuselage seat belt attachment fitting with head facing toward center of aircraft. Install seat belt fitting on outboard side of fuselage fitting. Install bushing in seat belt fitting. Install washer and nut. (b) On aircraft equipped with seat belts and shoulder harnesses, remove front seat inboard seat belt from fuselage attachment and inspect bushing. (1) If bushing O.D. measures 5/16 inch, reinstall bolt in fuselage fitting with bolt head facing toward center of aircraft. Install seat belt fitting on outboard side of fuselage fitting. Install bushing in seat belt fitting. Install washer and nut. No further action is required. (2) If bushing O.D. measures 3/8 inch, replace attachment hardware with new hardware as outlined in paragraph (a). Piper Service Bulletin No. 329A dated March 25, 1971, pertains to the same subject. Piper Kit No. 760-515V contains the hardware and instructions necessary to accomplish this modification. Equivalent replacement parts approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region, may be used. This amendment becomes effective April 30, 1971. FOOTER:
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