AD 74-19-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-235 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-235, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-34-200 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32-260 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-235, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-34-200 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32-300 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-235, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-34-200 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-34-200 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-235, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-34-200 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Improperly formed lightening holes in the outer wing spars may result in cracks in the lightening hole flange radii.
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Required Actions
Inspect both sides of left and right spar around the first (and for PA-34 series, also the second) lightening holes outboard of the fish mouth of the main spar splice for die stamping marks and cracks. Replace the outboard spar with a serviceable one or repair if required, and report findings.
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Compliance Time
within the next ten hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models PA-28-235 (serial numbers 28-7410001 through 28-7410090), PA-32-260 (32-7400001 through 32-7400047), PA-32-300 (32-7440001 through 32-7440147), and PA-34-200 (34-7450001 through 34-7450205) certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Outer Wing Spars
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AD Final Rules - DRS_74-19-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 74-19-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-235, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-34-200 Airplanes Subject: Outer Wing Spars Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 09/06/1974 Effective Date: 09/07/1974 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-28-235 | PA-32-260 | PA-32-300 | PA-34-200 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 74-19-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1952 AD NUMBER: 74-19-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-235, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-34-200 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 7, 1974. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 74-19-01 PIPER: Amendment 39-1952. Applies to Piper PA-28-235 airplanes, serial numbers 28-7410001 through 28-7410090, PA-32-260 airplanes serial numbers 32-7400001 through 32-7400047, PA-32-300 airplanes 32-7440001 through 32-7440147, and PA-34-200 airplanes serial numbers 34-7450001 through 34-7450205 certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next ten hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To detect improperly formed lightening holes in the outer wing spars, accomplish the following: (a) PA-28-235 and PA-32 series airplanes (1) Remove the inspection plate on bottom of wing which is located adjacent to the aileron bellcrank. (2) Inspect both sides of left and right spar around the first lightening hole outboard of the fish mouth of the main spar splice for evidence of a die stamping mark approximately six by six inches square surrounding the lightening hole area. (3) Inspect the lightening hole flange radius for cracks. (b) PA-34 series airplanes (1) Remove the inspection plate on bottom of wing which is located adjacent to the aileron bellcrank and aft of the outboard fuel tank. (2) Inspect as in paragraph (a)(2) around first and second lightening holes outboard of the fish mouth at the main spar splice. (3) Inspect the lightening flange radii for cracks. (c) If square die stamping mark is evident on the aft side of spar only and there are no cracks in the lightening hole flange radii, no further action is required. (d) If square die stamping mark is evident on forward side of spar and/or if there are cracks in the lightening hole flange, replace the outboard spar with a serviceable spar of the same part number or repair in a method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region. (e) Report positive findings from paragraph (d) to Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region within 10 days of inspection. (Reporting approved by the Bureau of the Budget under BOB No. 04-R0174.) This amendment becomes effective September 7, 1974. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_74-19-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 74-19-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-235, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-34-200 Airplanes Subject: Outer Wing Spars Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 09/06/1974 Effective Date: 09/07/1974 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-28-235 | PA-32-260 | PA-32-300 | PA-34-200 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: 74-19-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1952 AD NUMBER: 74-19-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-235, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-34-200 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 7, 1974. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 74-19-01 PIPER: Amendment 39-1952. Applies to Piper PA-28-235 airplanes, serial numbers 28-7410001 through 28-7410090, PA-32-260 airplanes serial numbers 32-7400001 through 32-7400047, PA-32-300 airplanes 32-7440001 through 32-7440147, and PA-34-200 airplanes serial numbers 34-7450001 through 34-7450205 certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next ten hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To detect improperly formed lightening holes in the outer wing spars, accomplish the following: (a) PA-28-235 and PA-32 series airplanes (1) Remove the inspection plate on bottom of wing which is located adjacent to the aileron bellcrank. (2) Inspect both sides of left and right spar around the first lightening hole outboard of the fish mouth of the main spar splice for evidence of a die stamping mark approximately six by six inches square surrounding the lightening hole area. (3) Inspect the lightening hole flange radius for cracks. (b) PA-34 series airplanes (1) Remove the inspection plate on bottom of wing which is located adjacent to the aileron bellcrank and aft of the outboard fuel tank. (2) Inspect as in paragraph (a)(2) around first and second lightening holes outboard of the fish mouth at the main spar splice. (3) Inspect the lightening flange radii for cracks. (c) If square die stamping mark is evident on the aft side of spar only and there are no cracks in the lightening hole flange radii, no further action is required. (d) If square die stamping mark is evident on forward side of spar and/or if there are cracks in the lightening hole flange, replace the outboard spar with a serviceable spar of the same part number or repair in a method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region. (e) Report positive findings from paragraph (d) to Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region within 10 days of inspection. (Reporting approved by the Bureau of the Budget under BOB No. 04-R0174.) This amendment becomes effective September 7, 1974. FOOTER:
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