AD 76-05-07 R2
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-36-285 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-36-285, PA-36-300, and PA-36-375 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-36-300 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-36-285, PA-36-300, and PA-36-375 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-36-375 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-36-285, PA-36-300, and PA-36-375 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Incorrect bolts in the rudder control horn attach bolts could result in loss of the rudder control system.
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Required Actions
Remove the three bolts attaching the rudder control horn to the rudder, verify they are AN3-6A (P/N 400440) with shank length between 25/32 minimum and 13/16 maximum. If incorrect, replace with AN3-6A bolts, install AN960-10 washers (P/N 407564) under each bolt head, torque to 20-25 inch-pounds, and log the action. If bolts are correct, reinstall with washers, torque, and log.
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Compliance Time
prior to further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models PA-36-285 (SN 7360001-8160001, 8160003, 8160009, 8160019), PA-36-300 (SN 7360001-8160001, 8160003, 8160009, 8160019), and PA-36-375 (SN 7802001-8102004 inclusive), certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Rudder Control System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-05-07_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-05-07 R2 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-36-285, PA-36-300, and PA-36-375 Airplanes Subject: Rudder Control System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 11/09/1981 Effective Date: 11/16/1981 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-36-285 | PA-36-300 | PA-36-375 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 76-05-07 R2 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4253 AD NUMBER: 76-05-07 R2 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-36-285, PA-36-300, and PA-36-375 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 16, 1981. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-05-07 R2 PIPER: Amendment 39-2540 as amended by Amendment 39-2768 is further amended by Amendment 39-4253. Applies to: PA-36-285 and PA-36-300 Serial Number 7360001 thru 8160001, 8160003, 8160009 and 8160019; PA-36-375 Serial Number 7802001 thru 8102004 inclusive, certificated in all categories. Compliance required prior to further flight, unless already accomplished, for all aircraft at a servicing facility. Aircraft located in a non-servicing area may be flown to a service area for compliance with this airworthiness directive after the pilot has inspected the three rudder horn attach bolts for adequate tightness. To prevent loss of the rudder control system, accomplish the following: 1. Remove the three bolts which attach the rudder control horn to the rudder. (Reference Piper PA-36 Service Manual, Section IV, Figure 4-3, page 4-7, Sketch "G".) 2. Verify that all three bolts are AN3-6A, Piper P/N 400440. (Note: Shank length is 25/32 minimum to 13/16 maximum.) 3. If incorrect bolts are found, replace with AN3-6A with one AN960-10 washer, Piper P/N 407564, under the head of each bolt and torque to 20 to 25 inch-pounds. Make appropriate log book entry. 4. If bolts removed are AN3-6A, reinstall with one AN960-10 washer under the head of each bolt and torque to 20 to 25 inch-pounds. Make appropriate log book entry. Piper Service Bulletins 495, 495A and 495B pertain to this subject. Amendment 39-2540 became effective March 12, 1976. Amendment 39-2768 became effective November 17, 1976. This amendment 39-4253 is effective November 16, 1981. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-05-07_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-05-07 R2 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-36-285, PA-36-300, and PA-36-375 Airplanes Subject: Rudder Control System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 11/09/1981 Effective Date: 11/16/1981 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-36-285 | PA-36-300 | PA-36-375 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: 76-05-07 R2 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4253 AD NUMBER: 76-05-07 R2 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-36-285, PA-36-300, and PA-36-375 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 16, 1981. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-05-07 R2 PIPER: Amendment 39-2540 as amended by Amendment 39-2768 is further amended by Amendment 39-4253. Applies to: PA-36-285 and PA-36-300 Serial Number 7360001 thru 8160001, 8160003, 8160009 and 8160019; PA-36-375 Serial Number 7802001 thru 8102004 inclusive, certificated in all categories. Compliance required prior to further flight, unless already accomplished, for all aircraft at a servicing facility. Aircraft located in a non-servicing area may be flown to a service area for compliance with this airworthiness directive after the pilot has inspected the three rudder horn attach bolts for adequate tightness. To prevent loss of the rudder control system, accomplish the following: 1. Remove the three bolts which attach the rudder control horn to the rudder. (Reference Piper PA-36 Service Manual, Section IV, Figure 4-3, page 4-7, Sketch "G".) 2. Verify that all three bolts are AN3-6A, Piper P/N 400440. (Note: Shank length is 25/32 minimum to 13/16 maximum.) 3. If incorrect bolts are found, replace with AN3-6A with one AN960-10 washer, Piper P/N 407564, under the head of each bolt and torque to 20 to 25 inch-pounds. Make appropriate log book entry. 4. If bolts removed are AN3-6A, reinstall with one AN960-10 washer under the head of each bolt and torque to 20 to 25 inch-pounds. Make appropriate log book entry. Piper Service Bulletins 495, 495A and 495B pertain to this subject. Amendment 39-2540 became effective March 12, 1976. Amendment 39-2768 became effective November 17, 1976. This amendment 39-4253 is effective November 16, 1981. FOOTER:
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