AD 72-14-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-140 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, and PA-34-200 |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-150 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, and PA-34-200 |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-160 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, and PA-34-200 |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-180 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, and PA-34-200 |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-235 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, and PA-34-200 |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28R-180 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, and PA-34-200 |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28R-200 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, and PA-34-200 |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32-260 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, and PA-34-200 |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32-300 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, and PA-34-200 |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-34-200 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, and PA-34-200 |
Unsafe Condition
Loose bolts in stabilator hinge attachment fittings secured to the aft fuselage bulkhead could result in cracks, deformation, or other damage around bolt holes, leading to loss of stabilator control.
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Required Actions
Remove tail cone fairing and closeout panel to access twelve fitting attachment nuts. Inspect bolt holes in bulkhead and fitting for cracks, deformation, or damage. Torque nuts to 35-40 inch pounds and reinstall panels.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models PA-28-140 (Serial Nos. 28-20001 thru 28-7225389), PA-28-150/-160/-180 (Serial Nos. 28-03, 28-1 thru 28-7205256), PA-28-235 (Serial Nos. 28-10001 thru 28-7210018), PA-28R-180 (Serial Nos. 28R-30002 thru 28R-7130013), PA-28R-200 (Serial Nos. 28R-35001 thru 28-R-7235217), PA-32-260 (Serial Nos. 32-03, 32-04, 32-1 thru 32-7200031), PA-32-300 (Serial Nos. 32-15, 32-21, 32-40000 thru 32-7240103), and PA-34-200 (Serial Nos. 34-E4, 34-7250001 thru 34-7250242)
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Federal Register Abstract
Bolts in Stabilator Hinge Fittings
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AD Final Rules - DRS_72-14-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-14-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-28R...Show more Subject: Bolts in Stabilator Hinge Fittings Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 07/07/1972 Effective Date: 07/07/1972 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-28-140 | PA-28-150 | PA-28-160 | PA-28-180 | PA-28-235 | PA-28R-180 | PA-28R-200 | PA-32-260 | PA...Show more 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: 72-14-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1478 AD NUMBER: 72-14-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, and PA-34-200 ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 7, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-14-07 PIPER: Amdt. 39-1478. Applies to the following airplanes certificated in all categories: PA-28-140 Serial Nos. 28-20001 thru 28-7225389 PA-28-150/-160/-180 Serial Nos. 28-03 and 28-1 thru 28-7205256 PA-28-235 Serial Nos. 28-10001 thru 28-7210018 PA-28R-180 Serial Nos. 28R-30002 thru 28R-7130013 PA-28R-200 Serial Nos. 28R-35001 thru 28-R-7235217 PA-32-260 Serial Nos. 32-03, 32-04 and 32-1 thru 32-7200031 PA-32-300 Serial Nos. 32-15, 32-21 and 32-40000 thru 32-7240103 PA-34-200 Serial Nos. 34-E4 and 34-7250001 thru 34-7250242 Compliance required within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To insure properly tightened bolts on the stabilator hinge attachment fittings, which are secured to the aft fuselage bulkhead, accomplish the following: (a) Remove tail cone fairing and closeout panel from aft fuselage bulkhead to gain access to the twelve (12) fitting attachment nuts. There are six bolts and nuts per fitting. (b) Inspect around bolt holes in bulkhead and fitting for cracks, deformation, or other damage. (c) Torque nuts to a value of 35-40 inch pounds and reinstall closeout panel and tail cone fairing. Piper Service Letter No. 614 pertains to this same subject. This amendment becomes effective 7 July 1972. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_72-14-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-14-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-28R...Show more Subject: Bolts in Stabilator Hinge Fittings Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 07/07/1972 Effective Date: 07/07/1972 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-28-140 | PA-28-150 | PA-28-160 | PA-28-180 | PA-28-235 | PA-28R-180 | PA-28R-200 | PA-32-260 | PA...Show more 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: 72-14-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1478 AD NUMBER: 72-14-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, and PA-34-200 ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 7, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-14-07 PIPER: Amdt. 39-1478. Applies to the following airplanes certificated in all categories: PA-28-140 Serial Nos. 28-20001 thru 28-7225389 PA-28-150/-160/-180 Serial Nos. 28-03 and 28-1 thru 28-7205256 PA-28-235 Serial Nos. 28-10001 thru 28-7210018 PA-28R-180 Serial Nos. 28R-30002 thru 28R-7130013 PA-28R-200 Serial Nos. 28R-35001 thru 28-R-7235217 PA-32-260 Serial Nos. 32-03, 32-04 and 32-1 thru 32-7200031 PA-32-300 Serial Nos. 32-15, 32-21 and 32-40000 thru 32-7240103 PA-34-200 Serial Nos. 34-E4 and 34-7250001 thru 34-7250242 Compliance required within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To insure properly tightened bolts on the stabilator hinge attachment fittings, which are secured to the aft fuselage bulkhead, accomplish the following: (a) Remove tail cone fairing and closeout panel from aft fuselage bulkhead to gain access to the twelve (12) fitting attachment nuts. There are six bolts and nuts per fitting. (b) Inspect around bolt holes in bulkhead and fitting for cracks, deformation, or other damage. (c) Torque nuts to a value of 35-40 inch pounds and reinstall closeout panel and tail cone fairing. Piper Service Letter No. 614 pertains to this same subject. This amendment becomes effective 7 July 1972. FOOTER:
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