AD 75-10-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32-260 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-32-260 and PA-32-300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32-300 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-32-260 and PA-32-300 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Delamination of the forward baggage door along the hinge, leading edge, and inner stiffening sections due to cracks or delamination of the fiberglass.
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Required Actions
Examine the inside and outside of the forward baggage door along the hinge, leading edge, and inner stiffening sections for cracks or delamination. If found, install Piper Kit #760-972V or an equivalent approved by the FAA before further flight. The examination may be performed by the pilot.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last ten hours time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed ten hours time in service from the last examination.
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-32-260 (serial numbers 32-01 through 32-7500039) and PA-32-300 (serial numbers 32-40001 through 32-7540147) certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Baggage Door
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-10-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-10-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-32-260 and PA-32-300 Airplanes Subject: Baggage Door Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 05/08/1975 Effective Date: 05/12/1975 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Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-32-260 | PA-32-300 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 75-10-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2195 AD NUMBER: 75-10-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-32-260 and PA-32-300 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 12, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-10-03 PIPER: Amendment 39-2195. Applies to Model PA-32-260, serial numbers 32-01 through 32-7500039 and Model PA-32-300, serial numbers 32-40001 through 32-7540147 certificated in all categories. Compliance required before further flight after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last ten hours in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed ten hours time in service from the last examination. To detect delamination of the forward baggage door, accomplish the following: (a) Examine the inside and outside of the forward baggage door along the hinge, along the leading edge, and along all inner stiffening sections for evidence of cracks or delamination of the fiberglass. (b) If the examination in paragraph (a) does not reveal any evidence of the noted conditions, no further action is necessary. (c) If the examination in paragraph (a) reveals evidence of cracks or delaminations, modify the baggage door by installing Piper Kit # 760-972V or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, ASO-210, FAA, Southern Region, before further flight, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the modification can be performed. After modification per paragraph (c) this AD is no longer applicable. The examination required by paragraph (a) may be performed by the pilot. Piper Service Bulletin No. 463 pertains to this subject. NOTE: For the requirements regarding the listing of compliance and method of compliance with this AD in the airplane's permanent maintenance record, see FAR 91.173. This amendment becomes effective May 12, 1975. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-10-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-10-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-32-260 and PA-32-300 Airplanes Subject: Baggage Door Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 05/08/1975 Effective Date: 05/12/1975 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: 75-10-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2195 AD NUMBER: 75-10-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-32-260 and PA-32-300 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 12, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-10-03 PIPER: Amendment 39-2195. Applies to Model PA-32-260, serial numbers 32-01 through 32-7500039 and Model PA-32-300, serial numbers 32-40001 through 32-7540147 certificated in all categories. Compliance required before further flight after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last ten hours in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed ten hours time in service from the last examination. To detect delamination of the forward baggage door, accomplish the following: (a) Examine the inside and outside of the forward baggage door along the hinge, along the leading edge, and along all inner stiffening sections for evidence of cracks or delamination of the fiberglass. (b) If the examination in paragraph (a) does not reveal any evidence of the noted conditions, no further action is necessary. (c) If the examination in paragraph (a) reveals evidence of cracks or delaminations, modify the baggage door by installing Piper Kit # 760-972V or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, ASO-210, FAA, Southern Region, before further flight, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the modification can be performed. After modification per paragraph (c) this AD is no longer applicable. The examination required by paragraph (a) may be performed by the pilot. Piper Service Bulletin No. 463 pertains to this subject. NOTE: For the requirements regarding the listing of compliance and method of compliance with this AD in the airplane's permanent maintenance record, see FAR 91.173. This amendment becomes effective May 12, 1975. FOOTER:
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