AD 74-18-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32-260 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32-260 and PA-32-300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32-300 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32-260 and PA-32-300 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Excessive nose gear vibration
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Required Actions
Install Piper Kit No. 760885V in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 428 or an equivalent modification approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours time in service from the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models PA-32-260 (Serial Numbers 32-7400001 through 32-7400050) and PA-32-300 (Serial Numbers 32-7440001 through 32-7440086 and 32-7440088 through 32-7440160)
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Federal Register Abstract
Nose Gear Vibration
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AD Final Rules - DRS_74-18-13.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 74-18-13 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32-260 and PA-32-300 Airplanes Subject: Nose Gear Vibration Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 08/28/1974 Effective Date: 09/03/1974 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-32-260 | PA-32-300 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 74-18-13 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1939 AD NUMBER: 74-18-13 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32-260 and PA-32-300 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 3, 1974. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 74-18-13 PIPER: Amendment 39-1939. Applies to Model PA-32-260 Serial Numbers 32-7400001 through 32-7400050 and Model PA-32-300 Serial Numbers 32-7440001 through 32- 7440086 and 32-7440088 through 32-7440160, certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 50 hours time in service from the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent excessive nose gear vibration install Piper Kit No. 760885V in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 428 or an equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region. Upon request of the operator, an FAA maintenance inspector, subject to prior approval of the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation, Southern Region, may adjust the compliance time specified in this AD to permit compliance at an established inspection period of the operator if the request contains substantiation to justify the increase for that operator. This amendment becomes effective September 3, 1974. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_74-18-13.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 74-18-13 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32-260 and PA-32-300 Airplanes Subject: Nose Gear Vibration Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 08/28/1974 Effective Date: 09/03/1974 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-32-260 | PA-32-300 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: 74-18-13 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1939 AD NUMBER: 74-18-13 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32-260 and PA-32-300 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 3, 1974. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 74-18-13 PIPER: Amendment 39-1939. Applies to Model PA-32-260 Serial Numbers 32-7400001 through 32-7400050 and Model PA-32-300 Serial Numbers 32-7440001 through 32- 7440086 and 32-7440088 through 32-7440160, certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 50 hours time in service from the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent excessive nose gear vibration install Piper Kit No. 760885V in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 428 or an equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region. Upon request of the operator, an FAA maintenance inspector, subject to prior approval of the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation, Southern Region, may adjust the compliance time specified in this AD to permit compliance at an established inspection period of the operator if the request contains substantiation to justify the increase for that operator. This amendment becomes effective September 3, 1974. FOOTER:
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