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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