AD 74-09-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-140 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-140, PA-28-180, PA-28-235, and PA-28R-200 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-180 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-140, PA-28-180, PA-28-235, and PA-28R-200 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-235 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-140, PA-28-180, PA-28-235, and PA-28R-200 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28R-200 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-140, PA-28-180, PA-28-235, and PA-28R-200 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The rear seat safety belt outboard attachments may not be properly located, increasing the risk of inadequate restraint during turbulence or sudden maneuvers.
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Required Actions
Relocate the rear seat safety belt outboard attachments in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin Number 393 or an equivalent approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time in service from the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models PA-28-140 (Serial Numbers 28-7225001 through 28-7325674), PA-28-180 (Serial Numbers 28-7205001 through 28-7305601), PA-28-235 (Serial Numbers 28-7210001 through 28-7310176), and PA-28R-200 (Serial Numbers 28R-7235001 through 28R-7335446)
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Federal Register Abstract
Rear Seat Belt Installation
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AD Final Rules - DRS_74-09-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 74-09-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-140, PA-28-180, PA-28-235, and PA-28R-200 Airplanes Subject: Rear Seat Belt Installation Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 04/19/1974 Effective Date: 04/24/1974 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-28-140 | PA-28-180 | PA-28-235 | PA-28R-200 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 74-09-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1821 AD NUMBER: 74-09-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-140, PA-28-180, PA-28-235, and PA-28R-200 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 24, 1974. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 74-09-04 PIPER: Amendment 39-1821. Applies to Model PA-28-140 Serial Numbers 28-7225001 through 28-7325674; Model PA-28-180 Serial Numbers 28-7205001 through 28- 7305601; Model PA-28-235 Serial Numbers 28-7210001 through 28-7310176; and Model PA- 28R-200 Serial Numbers 28R-7235001 through 28R-7335446, certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 100 hours time in service from the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To provide a safer rear seat belt installation, accomplish the following: Relocate the rear seat safety belt outboard attachments in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin Number 393 or equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, Atlanta, Georgia. The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made apart hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Piper Aircraft Corporation, Vero Beach Division, Vero Beach, Florida 32960. These documents may also be examined at the Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, 3400 Whipple Street, East Point, Georgia 30344 and at Federal Aviation Administration Headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. A historical file on this AD which includes the incorporated material in full is maintained by the FAA at its Headquarters in Washington, D.C., and at the Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region. This amendment becomes effective April 24, 1974. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_74-09-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 74-09-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-140, PA-28-180, PA-28-235, and PA-28R-200 Airplanes Subject: Rear Seat Belt Installation Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 04/19/1974 Effective Date: 04/24/1974 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-28-140 | PA-28-180 | PA-28-235 | PA-28R-200 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: 74-09-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1821 AD NUMBER: 74-09-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-140, PA-28-180, PA-28-235, and PA-28R-200 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 24, 1974. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 74-09-04 PIPER: Amendment 39-1821. Applies to Model PA-28-140 Serial Numbers 28-7225001 through 28-7325674; Model PA-28-180 Serial Numbers 28-7205001 through 28- 7305601; Model PA-28-235 Serial Numbers 28-7210001 through 28-7310176; and Model PA- 28R-200 Serial Numbers 28R-7235001 through 28R-7335446, certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 100 hours time in service from the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To provide a safer rear seat belt installation, accomplish the following: Relocate the rear seat safety belt outboard attachments in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin Number 393 or equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, Atlanta, Georgia. The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made apart hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Piper Aircraft Corporation, Vero Beach Division, Vero Beach, Florida 32960. These documents may also be examined at the Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, 3400 Whipple Street, East Point, Georgia 30344 and at Federal Aviation Administration Headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. A historical file on this AD which includes the incorporated material in full is maintained by the FAA at its Headquarters in Washington, D.C., and at the Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region. This amendment becomes effective April 24, 1974. FOOTER:
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