AD 75-24-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-180 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28-235, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-34-200, and PA-34- 200T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-235 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28-235, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-34-200, and PA-34- 200T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28R-180 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28-235, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-34-200, and PA-34- 200T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28R-200 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28-235, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-34-200, and PA-34- 200T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32-260 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28-235, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-34-200, and PA-34- 200T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32-300 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28-235, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-34-200, and PA-34- 200T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-34-200 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28-235, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-34-200, and PA-34- 200T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-34-200T | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28-235, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-34-200, and PA-34- 200T Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loose seats may come loose during an accident.
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Required Actions
Inspect the rear legs on the quick-disconnect seats in accordance with Piper Service Letter No. 763 within the next 100 hours time in service or at the next annual inspection. If retention is unsatisfactory, adjust or replace the seats as per the same service letter and log the action.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time in service or at the next annual inspection, whichever comes first
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models PA-28-180 (serial numbers 28-7105001 through 28-7505046), PA-28R-180 (serial numbers 28R-7130001 through 28R-7130013), PA-28R-200 (serial numbers 28R-7135001 through 28R-7535041), PA-28-235 (serial numbers 28-7110001 through 28-7510016), PA-32-260 (serial numbers 32-1 through 32-7500002), PA-32-300 (serial numbers 32-40001 through 32-7540028), PA-34-200 (serial numbers 34-7250001 through 34-7450220), and PA-34-200T (serial numbers 34-7570001 through 34-7570054).
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Federal Register Abstract
Loose Seats
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-24-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-24-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28-235, PA-32-260, PA-...Show more Subject: Loose Seats Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 11/12/1975 Effective Date: 11/21/1975 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-28-180 | PA-28-235 | PA-28R-180 | PA-28R-200 | PA-32-260 | PA-32-300 | PA-34-200 | PA-34-200T 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: 75-24-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2422 AD NUMBER: 75-24-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28-235, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-34-200, and PA-34- 200T Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 21, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-24-02 PIPER: Amendment 39-2422. Applies to: PA-28-180 serial numbers 28- 7105001 through 28-7505046 inclusive, PA-28R-180 serial numbers 28R-7130001 through 28R-7130013 inclusive, PA-28R-200 serial numbers 28R-7135001 through 28R-7535041 inclusive, PA-28-235 serial numbers 28-7110001 through 28-7510016 inclusive, PA-32-260 serial numbers 32-1 through 32-7500002 inclusive, PA-32-300 serial numbers 32-40001 through 32-7540028 inclusive, PA-34-200 serial numbers 34-7250001 through 34-7450220 inclusive, and PA-34- 200T serial numbers 34-7570001 through 34-7570054 inclusive, certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 100 hours time in service or at the next annual inspection, whichever comes first. To prevent the seats from coming loose during an accident, accomplish the following: 1. Within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive or at the next annual inspection (whichever comes first) and thereafter at each annual inspection, inspect the rear legs on the quick-disconnect seats in accordance with Piper Service Letter No. 763. 2. If the retention is satisfactory, make appropriate log book entry. 3. If the retention is unsatisfactory, adjust or replace in accordance with Piper Service Letter No. 763, and make appropriate log book entry. This amendment becomes effective November 21, 1975. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-24-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-24-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28-235, PA-32-260, PA-...Show more Subject: Loose Seats Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 11/12/1975 Effective Date: 11/21/1975 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-28-180 | PA-28-235 | PA-28R-180 | PA-28R-200 | PA-32-260 | PA-32-300 | PA-34-200 | PA-34-200T 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: 75-24-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2422 AD NUMBER: 75-24-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28-235, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-34-200, and PA-34- 200T Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 21, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-24-02 PIPER: Amendment 39-2422. Applies to: PA-28-180 serial numbers 28- 7105001 through 28-7505046 inclusive, PA-28R-180 serial numbers 28R-7130001 through 28R-7130013 inclusive, PA-28R-200 serial numbers 28R-7135001 through 28R-7535041 inclusive, PA-28-235 serial numbers 28-7110001 through 28-7510016 inclusive, PA-32-260 serial numbers 32-1 through 32-7500002 inclusive, PA-32-300 serial numbers 32-40001 through 32-7540028 inclusive, PA-34-200 serial numbers 34-7250001 through 34-7450220 inclusive, and PA-34- 200T serial numbers 34-7570001 through 34-7570054 inclusive, certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 100 hours time in service or at the next annual inspection, whichever comes first. To prevent the seats from coming loose during an accident, accomplish the following: 1. Within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive or at the next annual inspection (whichever comes first) and thereafter at each annual inspection, inspect the rear legs on the quick-disconnect seats in accordance with Piper Service Letter No. 763. 2. If the retention is satisfactory, make appropriate log book entry. 3. If the retention is unsatisfactory, adjust or replace in accordance with Piper Service Letter No. 763, and make appropriate log book entry. This amendment becomes effective November 21, 1975. FOOTER:
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