AD 74-26-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-180 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-180 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Incorrect placard indicating spins are approved for normal and utility category operation, which could lead to unsafe flight conditions if spins are performed in those categories.
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Required Actions
Before further flight, check the airplane Operating Limitations Placard to ensure it states spins are not approved for normal and utility category operation. If incorrect, install a temporary placard from Piper Service Bulletin No. 436 or FAA-approved equivalent before further flight. Install a permanent placard (Piper Part No. 76206-00 or 76298-00 or FAA-approved equivalent) within 100 hours time in service from AD effective date.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight for initial check and temporary placard installation; permanent placard must be installed within 100 hours time in service from the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-28-180 airplanes serial numbers 28-7305001 through 28-7505079 certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Incorrect Placard Detection
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AD Final Rules - DRS_74-26-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 74-26-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-180 Airplanes Subject: Incorrect Placard Detection Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 12/19/1974 Effective Date: 12/21/1974 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-28-180 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 74-26-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2047 AD NUMBER: 74-26-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-180 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 21, 1974. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 74-26-07 PIPER: Amendment 39-2047. Applies to Model PA-28-180 airplanes serial numbers 28-7305001 through 28-7505079 certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated. To detect an incorrect placard accomplish the following: a. Before further flight, unless already accomplished, check the airplane Operating Limitations Placard to insure that it indicates that spins are not approved for normal and utility category operation. If placard correctly indicates that spins are not approved, no further action is necessary. b. If the incorrect placard is installed, cut out appropriate temporary Operating Limitations Placard from Piper Service Bulletin No. 436 or an FAA approved equivalent and attach over existing placard before further flight. c. If a temporary placard is necessary, install permanent placard Piper Part No. 76206-00 (m.p.h.) or 76298-00 (knots) or an FAA approved equivalent within 100 hours time in service from the effective date of this AD. The action required by paragraphs (a) and (b) may be performed by the pilot. Note: For the requirements regarding the listing of compliance and method of compliance with this AD in the airplanes permanent maintenance record, see FAR 91.173. This amendment becomes effective December 21, 1974. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_74-26-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 74-26-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-180 Airplanes Subject: Incorrect Placard Detection Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 12/19/1974 Effective Date: 12/21/1974 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-28-180 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: 74-26-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2047 AD NUMBER: 74-26-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-180 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 21, 1974. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 74-26-07 PIPER: Amendment 39-2047. Applies to Model PA-28-180 airplanes serial numbers 28-7305001 through 28-7505079 certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated. To detect an incorrect placard accomplish the following: a. Before further flight, unless already accomplished, check the airplane Operating Limitations Placard to insure that it indicates that spins are not approved for normal and utility category operation. If placard correctly indicates that spins are not approved, no further action is necessary. b. If the incorrect placard is installed, cut out appropriate temporary Operating Limitations Placard from Piper Service Bulletin No. 436 or an FAA approved equivalent and attach over existing placard before further flight. c. If a temporary placard is necessary, install permanent placard Piper Part No. 76206-00 (m.p.h.) or 76298-00 (knots) or an FAA approved equivalent within 100 hours time in service from the effective date of this AD. The action required by paragraphs (a) and (b) may be performed by the pilot. Note: For the requirements regarding the listing of compliance and method of compliance with this AD in the airplanes permanent maintenance record, see FAR 91.173. This amendment becomes effective December 21, 1974. FOOTER:
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