AD 75-06-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31-350 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-31-350 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Improper routing of forward rudder control cables (P/N 41947-03) and contact between cable guard pins and control cable, which could lead to cable damage or failure.
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Required Actions
Inspect the forward rudder control cable installation by removing the left pilot's seat and floor panels, checking cable routing between pulleys and guard pins, and inspecting pins for cable contact. Replace cables with acceptable P/N 41947-03 parts if improperly routed or showing contact evidence, before further flight except under FAR 21.197.
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Compliance Time
within the next ten hours in service from the effective date of this AD unless previously accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-31-350, Serial Nos. 31-5001 through 31-7405495
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Federal Register Abstract
Forward Rudder Control Cable
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-06-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-06-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-31-350 Airplanes Subject: Forward Rudder Control Cable Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 03/07/1975 Effective Date: 03/13/1975 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-31-350 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 75-06-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2121 AD NUMBER: 75-06-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-31-350 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 13, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-06-04 PIPER: Amendment 39-2121. Applies to Model PA-31-350, Serial Nos. 31- 5001 through 31-7405495 certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next ten hours in service from the effective date of this AD unless previously accomplished, as indicated. 1. Inspect the forward rudder control cable installation as follows: a. Remove the left pilot's seat and associated floor panels. b. Inspect the left- and right-hand forward rudder control cables P/N 41947-03 for proper routing between the pulleys and cable guard pins. c. Remove the forward rudder cable guard pins and inspect the pins for evidence of contact with the control cable. d. If a forward rudder control cable is not properly routed or the cable guard pins show evidence of contact with the control cable, the control cable must be replaced with an acceptable part of the same part number, before further flight, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where repairs can be made. (Piper Service Bulletin No. 379A refers to this subject.) This amendment is effective March 13, 1975, and was effective for all recipients of the airmail dispatch of February 12, 1975, upon receipt. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-06-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-06-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-31-350 Airplanes Subject: Forward Rudder Control Cable Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 03/07/1975 Effective Date: 03/13/1975 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-31-350 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: 75-06-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2121 AD NUMBER: 75-06-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-31-350 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 13, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-06-04 PIPER: Amendment 39-2121. Applies to Model PA-31-350, Serial Nos. 31- 5001 through 31-7405495 certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next ten hours in service from the effective date of this AD unless previously accomplished, as indicated. 1. Inspect the forward rudder control cable installation as follows: a. Remove the left pilot's seat and associated floor panels. b. Inspect the left- and right-hand forward rudder control cables P/N 41947-03 for proper routing between the pulleys and cable guard pins. c. Remove the forward rudder cable guard pins and inspect the pins for evidence of contact with the control cable. d. If a forward rudder control cable is not properly routed or the cable guard pins show evidence of contact with the control cable, the control cable must be replaced with an acceptable part of the same part number, before further flight, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where repairs can be made. (Piper Service Bulletin No. 379A refers to this subject.) This amendment is effective March 13, 1975, and was effective for all recipients of the airmail dispatch of February 12, 1975, upon receipt. FOOTER:
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