AD 75-20-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-36-285 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-36-285 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Improper installation or insufficient thread engagement of the front bearing plate bolt on the control system torque tube could result in bolt failure and loss of control system integrity.
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Required Actions
Inspect the front bearing plate bolt on the control system torque tube for proper installation and thread engagement (minimum 1 1/2 threads visible). If improper, remove the bolt and install a proper length bolt (AN4-13A or equivalent). Recheck controls for proper operation.
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Compliance Time
within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-36-285 serial numbers 36-7560001 through 36-7560121 inclusive
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Federal Register Abstract
Front Bearing Plate Bolt
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-20-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-20-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-36-285 Airplanes Subject: Front Bearing Plate Bolt Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 09/22/1975 Effective Date: 09/22/1975 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-36-285 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 75-20-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2373 AD NUMBER: 75-20-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-36-285 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 22, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-20-07 PIPER: Amendment 39-2373. Applies to PA-36-285 serial numbers 36- 7560001 through 36-7560121 inclusive. Compliance required within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive. To determine proper installation of the front bearing plate bolt on the control system torque tube accomplish the following: a. Remove fuselage belly panel directly beneath the pilot seat. b. Refer to figure 5-1, sketch A of PA-36 Service Manual and locate front bearing plate to torque tube attachment bolt. c. Insure bolt (item 14) is tight and exhibits proper thread engagement in barrel nut (visible through aperture in torque tube): a minimum of 1 1/2 threads should be visible. d. If proper thread engagement is not found, remove forward bolt (item 14) and install proper length bolt (AN4-13A or equivalent). e. Recheck controls for proper operation. This amendment becomes effective September 22, 1975. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-20-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-20-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-36-285 Airplanes Subject: Front Bearing Plate Bolt Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 09/22/1975 Effective Date: 09/22/1975 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-36-285 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: 75-20-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2373 AD NUMBER: 75-20-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-36-285 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 22, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-20-07 PIPER: Amendment 39-2373. Applies to PA-36-285 serial numbers 36- 7560001 through 36-7560121 inclusive. Compliance required within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive. To determine proper installation of the front bearing plate bolt on the control system torque tube accomplish the following: a. Remove fuselage belly panel directly beneath the pilot seat. b. Refer to figure 5-1, sketch A of PA-36 Service Manual and locate front bearing plate to torque tube attachment bolt. c. Insure bolt (item 14) is tight and exhibits proper thread engagement in barrel nut (visible through aperture in torque tube): a minimum of 1 1/2 threads should be visible. d. If proper thread engagement is not found, remove forward bolt (item 14) and install proper length bolt (AN4-13A or equivalent). e. Recheck controls for proper operation. This amendment becomes effective September 22, 1975. FOOTER:
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