AD 71-17-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) | Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Models 600 and 601 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) | Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Models 600 and 601 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the inboard wing flap attachment ribs due to cracks in the cutout radius or missing/correctly located rivets attaching the inboard flap tracks to the wing fairing ribs.
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Required Actions
Inspect for cracks in the cutout radius of the inboard wing fairing ribs (P/N A200094) and replace cracked parts with new parts using Aerostar Service Bulletin 600-23 or an approved method. Inspect for missing or incorrectly located rivets attaching the inboard flap tracks to the wing fairing ribs and correct installation to conform to drawing A200094 or an approved method.
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Compliance Time
before further flight using flaps and within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Aerostar Aircraft Corporation Models 600 and 601, Serial Numbers 60-001 through 60-0056 and 61-0001 through 61-0070 with Aerostar Kit No. 600-23-1 installed in accordance with AD 70-23-04.
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Federal Register Abstract
Wing Flap Attachment Rib
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-17-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-17-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Models 600 and 601 Airplanes Subject: Wing Flap Attachment Rib Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/23/1971 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PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) | PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 71-17-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1269 AD NUMBER: 71-17-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Models 600 and 601 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 23, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-17-07 AEROSTAR: Amdt. 39-1269. Applies to Models 600 and 601 airplanes, Serial Numbers 60-001 through 60-0056 and 61-0001 through 61-0070 with Aerostar Kit No. 600-23-1 installed in accordance with AD 70-23-04. Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the inboard wing flap attachment ribs accomplish the following before further flight using flaps and within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD. a. Inspect for cracks in the cutout radius of the inboard wing fairing ribs (P/N A200094) in the area shown on the attached drawing. Cracked parts should be replaced with new parts using procedures shown in Aerostar Service Bulletin 600-23 or by an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Southwest Region, FAA, Fort Worth, Texas. AD 71-17-07 b. Inspect for missing or incorrectly located rivets attaching the inboard flap tracks to the wing fairing ribs as shown on the attached drawing No. A200094. The installation should be corrected where necessary to conform to this drawing or by an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Southwest Region, FAA, Fort Worth, Texas. This amendment becomes effective to all known owners of Aerostar Models 600 and 601 airplanes upon receipt of individual copies mailed August 13, 1971, and to all other persons on August 23, 1971. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-17-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-17-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Models 600 and 601 Airplanes Subject: Wing Flap Attachment Rib Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/23/1971 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: 71-17-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1269 AD NUMBER: 71-17-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Models 600 and 601 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 23, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-17-07 AEROSTAR: Amdt. 39-1269. Applies to Models 600 and 601 airplanes, Serial Numbers 60-001 through 60-0056 and 61-0001 through 61-0070 with Aerostar Kit No. 600-23-1 installed in accordance with AD 70-23-04. Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the inboard wing flap attachment ribs accomplish the following before further flight using flaps and within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD. a. Inspect for cracks in the cutout radius of the inboard wing fairing ribs (P/N A200094) in the area shown on the attached drawing. Cracked parts should be replaced with new parts using procedures shown in Aerostar Service Bulletin 600-23 or by an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Southwest Region, FAA, Fort Worth, Texas. AD 71-17-07 b. Inspect for missing or incorrectly located rivets attaching the inboard flap tracks to the wing fairing ribs as shown on the attached drawing No. A200094. The installation should be corrected where necessary to conform to this drawing or by an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Southwest Region, FAA, Fort Worth, Texas. This amendment becomes effective to all known owners of Aerostar Models 600 and 601 airplanes upon receipt of individual copies mailed August 13, 1971, and to all other persons on August 23, 1971. FOOTER:
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