AD 76-04-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31-350 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-31-350 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Toxic fumes from the battery being drawn into the cabin
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Required Actions
Relocate and modify the battery drain and vent system in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 460A or equivalent method approved by the FAA. Compliance time may be increased upon request with substantiating data through an FAA Maintenance Inspector.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-31-350, serial numbers 31-5001 to 31-7552073 inclusive
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Federal Register Abstract
Toxic Fumes
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-04-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-04-10 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-31-350 Aircraft Subject: Toxic Fumes Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 03/04/1976 Effective Date: 03/05/1976 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-31-350 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 76-04-10 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2531 AD NUMBER: 76-04-10 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-31-350 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 5, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-04-10 PIPER AIRCRAFT: Amendment 39-2531. Applies to Model PA-31-350, S/Ns 31-5001 to 31-7552073 inclusive. Compliance required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent the hazards associated with toxic fumes from the battery being drawn into the cabin, accomplish the following: (a) Relocate and modify the battery drain and vent system in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 460A, dated January 23, 1976, or equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. (b) Upon request with substantiating data submitted through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, the compliance time specified in this AD may be increased by the Chief, Engineering & Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. This amendment is effective March 5, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-04-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-04-10 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-31-350 Aircraft Subject: Toxic Fumes Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 03/04/1976 Effective Date: 03/05/1976 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: 76-04-10 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2531 AD NUMBER: 76-04-10 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-31-350 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 5, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-04-10 PIPER AIRCRAFT: Amendment 39-2531. Applies to Model PA-31-350, S/Ns 31-5001 to 31-7552073 inclusive. Compliance required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent the hazards associated with toxic fumes from the battery being drawn into the cabin, accomplish the following: (a) Relocate and modify the battery drain and vent system in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 460A, dated January 23, 1976, or equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. (b) Upon request with substantiating data submitted through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, the compliance time specified in this AD may be increased by the Chief, Engineering & Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. This amendment is effective March 5, 1976. FOOTER:
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