AD 72-01-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-18, PA-18-105, PA-18-125, PA-18-135, PA-18A, PA-18A-125, and PA-18A-135 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18-105 (Special) | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-18, PA-18-105, PA-18-125, PA-18-135, PA-18A, PA-18A-125, and PA-18A-135 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18-125 (Army L-21A) | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-18, PA-18-105, PA-18-125, PA-18-135, PA-18A, PA-18A-125, and PA-18A-135 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18-135 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-18, PA-18-105, PA-18-125, PA-18-135, PA-18A, PA-18A-125, and PA-18A-135 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18A | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-18, PA-18-105, PA-18-125, PA-18-135, PA-18A, PA-18A-125, and PA-18A-135 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-18A-135 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-18, PA-18-105, PA-18-125, PA-18-135, PA-18A, PA-18A-125, and PA-18A-135 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the engine mount due to insufficient reinforcement at the lower right engine attachment points.
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Required Actions
Install engine mount P/N 12351-12 in accordance with Piper Drawing Number 12351, Mount Assembly-engine including Revision J dated January 16, 1968, or an equivalent approved by the FAA. Ensure the engine mount has tubes measuring 0.049 inches and two reinforcing plates number 14438 at the lower right attachment points.
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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-18, PA-18-105, PA-18-125, PA-18-135, PA-18A, PA-18A-125, and PA-18A-135 aircraft modified after May 14, 1968 with Supplemental Type Certificate SA 136 AL for Lycoming O-320 engine installation, excluding factory-delivered models with serial numbers 18-3771 and 18-3781 and above with the O-320 engine.
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Federal Register Abstract
Failure of Engine Mount
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AD Final Rules - DRS_72-01-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-01-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-18, PA-18-105, PA-18-125, PA-18-135, PA-18A, PA-18A-125, a...Show more Subject: Failure of Engine Mount Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 04/11/1972 Effective Date: 04/17/1972 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-18 | PA-18-105 (Special) | PA-18-125 (Army L-21A) | PA-18-135 | PA-18A | PA-18A-135 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: 72-01-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1434 AD NUMBER: 72-01-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-18, PA-18-105, PA-18-125, PA-18-135, PA-18A, PA-18A-125, and PA-18A-135 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 17, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-01-07 PIPER: Amdt. 39-1369 as amended by Amendment 39-1434. Applies to Piper Model PA-18, PA-18-105, -125, -135, PA-18A, PA-18A-125, -135, and seaplane versions of those models which have been modified after May 14, 1968 in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate SA 136 AL to incorporate the installation of the Lycoming O-320 engine (150 HP). Factory delivered models having serial numbers 18-3771 and 18-3781 and above, incorporating the O-320 engine, are not affected by this AD. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent possible failure of the engine mount, within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, install engine mount, P/N 12351- 12, in accordance with Piper Drawing Number 12351, Mount Assembly-engine, including Revision J dated January 16, 1968, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch of an FAA region (or in the case of the Western Region, the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division). NOTE: Engine mount assembly P/N 12351-12 may be identified by the gage of Tube "A" and Tube "B" which measure .049 inches, and by the incorporation of two reinforcing plates, number 14438, mounted at the lower right engine attachment points as shown on Piper Drawing Number 12351, Mount Assembly-Engine, including Revision J dated January 16, 1968. Amendment 39-1369 became effective January 27, 1972. This Amendment 39-1434 becomes effective April 17, 1972. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_72-01-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-01-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-18, PA-18-105, PA-18-125, PA-18-135, PA-18A, PA-18A-125, a...Show more Subject: Failure of Engine Mount Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 04/11/1972 Effective Date: 04/17/1972 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-18 | PA-18-105 (Special) | PA-18-125 (Army L-21A) | PA-18-135 | PA-18A | PA-18A-135 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: 72-01-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1434 AD NUMBER: 72-01-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-18, PA-18-105, PA-18-125, PA-18-135, PA-18A, PA-18A-125, and PA-18A-135 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 17, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-01-07 PIPER: Amdt. 39-1369 as amended by Amendment 39-1434. Applies to Piper Model PA-18, PA-18-105, -125, -135, PA-18A, PA-18A-125, -135, and seaplane versions of those models which have been modified after May 14, 1968 in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate SA 136 AL to incorporate the installation of the Lycoming O-320 engine (150 HP). Factory delivered models having serial numbers 18-3771 and 18-3781 and above, incorporating the O-320 engine, are not affected by this AD. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent possible failure of the engine mount, within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, install engine mount, P/N 12351- 12, in accordance with Piper Drawing Number 12351, Mount Assembly-engine, including Revision J dated January 16, 1968, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch of an FAA region (or in the case of the Western Region, the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division). NOTE: Engine mount assembly P/N 12351-12 may be identified by the gage of Tube "A" and Tube "B" which measure .049 inches, and by the incorporation of two reinforcing plates, number 14438, mounted at the lower right engine attachment points as shown on Piper Drawing Number 12351, Mount Assembly-Engine, including Revision J dated January 16, 1968. Amendment 39-1369 became effective January 27, 1972. This Amendment 39-1434 becomes effective April 17, 1972. FOOTER:
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