AD 76-19-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-24-250 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-24-250 and PA-24-260 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-24-260 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-24-250 and PA-24-260 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks occurring in the corners of the balance weight cutout of the stabilator balance weight tube assembly could cause possible hazards in flight.
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Required Actions
Replace the stabilator balance weight tube assembly following Piper Service Bulletin Number 496 or an approved equivalent replacement, which must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region.
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Compliance Time
within the next one hundred hours in service from the effective date of this AD unless previously accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models PA-24-250 (Serial Nos. 24-1, 24-103 through 24-3641, and 24-3643 through 24-3687) and PA-24-260 (Serial Nos. 24-3642, 24-4000 through 24-5047) with Piper Kit Number 760 747 Stabilator Modification installed.
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Federal Register Abstract
Stabilator Weight Assembly
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-19-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-19-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-24-250 and PA-24-260 Airplanes Subject: Stabilator Weight Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 09/27/1976 Effective Date: 09/29/1976 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-24-250 | PA-24-260 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 76-19-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2733 AD NUMBER: 76-19-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-24-250 and PA-24-260 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 29, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-19-07 PIPER: Amendment 39-2733. Applies to Piper Models PA-24-250, Serial Nos. 24-1, 24-103 through 24-3641, and 24-3643 through 24-3687 and PA-24-260, Serial Nos. 24-3642, 24-4000 through 24-5047 certificated in all categories with Piper Kit Number 760 747 Stabilator Modification installed. To prevent possible hazards in flight associated with cracks occurring in the corners of the balance weight cutout of the stabilator balance weight tube assembly, accomplish the following within the next one hundred hours in service from the effective date of this AD unless previously accomplished. a. Replace the stabilator balance weight tube assembly in accordance with the directions contained in the "Instructions" section of Piper Service Bulletin Number 496 or approved equivalent replacement. b. Equivalent replacement must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. This amendment is effective September 29, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-19-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-19-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-24-250 and PA-24-260 Airplanes Subject: Stabilator Weight Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 09/27/1976 Effective Date: 09/29/1976 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-24-250 | PA-24-260 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: 76-19-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2733 AD NUMBER: 76-19-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-24-250 and PA-24-260 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 29, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-19-07 PIPER: Amendment 39-2733. Applies to Piper Models PA-24-250, Serial Nos. 24-1, 24-103 through 24-3641, and 24-3643 through 24-3687 and PA-24-260, Serial Nos. 24-3642, 24-4000 through 24-5047 certificated in all categories with Piper Kit Number 760 747 Stabilator Modification installed. To prevent possible hazards in flight associated with cracks occurring in the corners of the balance weight cutout of the stabilator balance weight tube assembly, accomplish the following within the next one hundred hours in service from the effective date of this AD unless previously accomplished. a. Replace the stabilator balance weight tube assembly in accordance with the directions contained in the "Instructions" section of Piper Service Bulletin Number 496 or approved equivalent replacement. b. Equivalent replacement must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. This amendment is effective September 29, 1976. FOOTER:
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