AD 72-24-02
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Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Lavia Argentina S.A. (Laviasa) | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-25 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA- 28-160, PA-28-S-160, PA-25 (150 HP) Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lavia Argentina S.A. (Laviasa) | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-140 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA- 28-160, PA-28-S-160, PA-25 (150 HP) Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lavia Argentina S.A. (Laviasa) | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-150 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA- 28-160, PA-28-S-160, PA-25 (150 HP) Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lavia Argentina S.A. (Laviasa) | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-160 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA- 28-160, PA-28-S-160, PA-25 (150 HP) Airplanes |
| aircraft | Lavia Argentina S.A. (Laviasa) | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28S-160 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA- 28-160, PA-28-S-160, PA-25 (150 HP) Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Power interruption as a result of abrupt throttle movement
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Required Actions
Attach the operating limitation placard near the throttle control with 1/8" minimum type stating 'DO NOT OPEN THE THROTTLE RAPIDLY. (IDLE TO FULL THROTTLE IN 2 SECONDS MINIMUM.)'
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Compliance Time
within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-S-160, PA-25 (150 HP) airplanes equipped with Lycoming O-320 engines and Marvel Schebler carburetors Model MA-4SPA, Part Number 10-3678-32
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Federal Register Abstract
Throttle Movement Placard
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AD Final Rules - DRS_72-24-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-24-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA- 28-160, PA-28-S-160, PA-25 (150 HP) Airplanes Subject: Throttle Movement Placard Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 11/15/1972 Effective Date: 11/17/1972 Make: Lavia Argentina S.A. (Laviasa) | Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-25 | PA-28-140 | PA-28-150 | PA-28-160 | PA-28S-160 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: 72-24-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1557 AD NUMBER: 72-24-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA- 28-160, PA-28-S-160, PA-25 (150 HP) Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 17, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-24-02 PIPER: Amendment 39-1557. Applies to Model PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA- 28-160, PA-28-S-160, PA-25 (150 HP) airplanes, equipped with Lycoming O-320 engines and Marvel Schebler carburetors Model MA-4SPA, Part Number 10-3678-32 certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive, unless already accomplished: To prevent power interruption as a result of abrupt throttle movement, accomplish the following: (a) Attach the following operating limitation placard to the instrument panel near the throttle control in full view of the pilot using 1/8" minimum size type: "DO NOT OPEN THE THROTTLE RAPIDLY. (IDLE TO FULL THROTTLE IN 2 SECONDS MINIMUM.)" The placard may be fabricated by the owner/operator. This amendment becomes effective November 17, 1972. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_72-24-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-24-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA- 28-160, PA-28-S-160, PA-25 (150 HP) Airplanes Subject: Throttle Movement Placard Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 11/15/1972 Effective Date: 11/17/1972 Make: Lavia Argentina S.A. (Laviasa) | Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-25 | PA-28-140 | PA-28-150 | PA-28-160 | PA-28S-160 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: 72-24-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1557 AD NUMBER: 72-24-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA- 28-160, PA-28-S-160, PA-25 (150 HP) Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 17, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-24-02 PIPER: Amendment 39-1557. Applies to Model PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA- 28-160, PA-28-S-160, PA-25 (150 HP) airplanes, equipped with Lycoming O-320 engines and Marvel Schebler carburetors Model MA-4SPA, Part Number 10-3678-32 certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive, unless already accomplished: To prevent power interruption as a result of abrupt throttle movement, accomplish the following: (a) Attach the following operating limitation placard to the instrument panel near the throttle control in full view of the pilot using 1/8" minimum size type: "DO NOT OPEN THE THROTTLE RAPIDLY. (IDLE TO FULL THROTTLE IN 2 SECONDS MINIMUM.)" The placard may be fabricated by the owner/operator. This amendment becomes effective November 17, 1972. FOOTER:
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