AD 74-13-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-36-285 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-36-285 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fuel mismanagement due to reduced usable fuel caused by inadequate placarding on the fuel shutoff lever, fuel filler caps, and instrument panel crashroll cover.
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Required Actions
Remove existing placards and install Piper Part Numbers 98000-51, 98000-52, and 98000-53 as specified. Update Airplane Flight Manual with Revision 6 or 7 depending on certification category.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-36-285 airplanes, Serial Numbers 36-7360001 to 36-7360049 inclusive; 36-7360051, 36-7360053 to 36-7360065 inclusive, certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Shutoff Lever Placard
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AD Final Rules - DRS_74-13-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 74-13-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-36-285 Airplanes Subject: Fuel Shutoff Lever Placard Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 06/19/1974 Effective Date: 06/25/1974 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-36-285 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 74-13-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1880 AD NUMBER: 74-13-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-36-285 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 25, 1974. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 74-13-07 PIPER: Amendment 39-1880. Applies to PA-36-285 airplanes, Serial Numbers 36-7360001 to 36-7360049 inclusive; 36-7360051, 36-7360053 to 36-7360065 inclusive, certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent fuel mismanagement due to reduced usable fuel, accomplish the following: (a) Remove the existing placard and install a Piper Part Number 98000-51 placard, at the fuel shutoff lever on the control console. (b) Remove the two existing placards and install a Piper Part Number 98000-52 placard inboard and near the fuel filler caps on both right and left wings. (c) Remove the existing placard and install a Piper Part Number 98000-53 placard on the right hand side of the instrument panel crashroll cover. (d) Incorporate Revision 6 dated August 20, 1973 into the Airplane Flight Manual (Piper Report VB-347) for Normal Category certification; or incorporate Revision 7 dated August 20, 1973 into the Airplane Flight Manual (Piper Report VB-464) for Restricted Category certifications. NOTE: Equivalent placards approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, may be installed in lieu of the Piper placards noted above. Piper Service Bulletin 397 pertains to this same subject. This amendment becomes effective June 25, 1974. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_74-13-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 74-13-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-36-285 Airplanes Subject: Fuel Shutoff Lever Placard Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 06/19/1974 Effective Date: 06/25/1974 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-36-285 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: 74-13-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1880 AD NUMBER: 74-13-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-36-285 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 25, 1974. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 74-13-07 PIPER: Amendment 39-1880. Applies to PA-36-285 airplanes, Serial Numbers 36-7360001 to 36-7360049 inclusive; 36-7360051, 36-7360053 to 36-7360065 inclusive, certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent fuel mismanagement due to reduced usable fuel, accomplish the following: (a) Remove the existing placard and install a Piper Part Number 98000-51 placard, at the fuel shutoff lever on the control console. (b) Remove the two existing placards and install a Piper Part Number 98000-52 placard inboard and near the fuel filler caps on both right and left wings. (c) Remove the existing placard and install a Piper Part Number 98000-53 placard on the right hand side of the instrument panel crashroll cover. (d) Incorporate Revision 6 dated August 20, 1973 into the Airplane Flight Manual (Piper Report VB-347) for Normal Category certification; or incorporate Revision 7 dated August 20, 1973 into the Airplane Flight Manual (Piper Report VB-464) for Restricted Category certifications. NOTE: Equivalent placards approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, may be installed in lieu of the Piper placards noted above. Piper Service Bulletin 397 pertains to this same subject. This amendment becomes effective June 25, 1974. FOOTER:
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