AD 77-02-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-36-285 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-36-285 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Elongation of bolt holes at the forward and/or aft wing attachment fittings may cause possible hazards in flight.
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Required Actions
Inspect and alter, if necessary, the forward and/or aft wing attachment fittings in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 471A or equivalent. Incorporation of Wing Fitting Modification Kit (Piper Part Number 760 933 or equivalent) may dispense with compliance. Equivalent inspections and repairs require approval from the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. Adjustments to inspection intervals may be made upon submission of substantiating data through an FAA Maintenance Inspector.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 50 hours in service from the effective date of this AD or upon the attainment of 500 total hours in service whichever is later unless previously accomplished within the past 500 hours in service, and at intervals not to exceed 500 hours in service from the last inspection.
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-36-285, Serial Nos. 36-7360003 through 36-7560044 except aircraft incorporating Piper Kit Part Number 760 933.
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Federal Register Abstract
Wing Attachment Fittings
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AD Final Rules - DRS_77-02-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 77-02-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-36-285 Airplanes Subject: Wing Attachment Fittings Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 01/27/1977 Effective Date: 01/28/1977 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-36-285 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 77-02-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2816 AD NUMBER: 77-02-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-36-285 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 28, 1977. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 77-02-06 PIPER: Amendment 39-2816. Applies to Model PA-36-285, Serial Nos. 36-7360003 through 36-7560044 certificated in all categories except aircraft incorporating Piper Kit Part Number 760 933. To prevent possible hazards in flight associated with elongation of bolt holes at the forward and/or aft wing attachment fittings, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 50 hours in service from the effective date of this AD or upon the attainment of 500 total hours in service whichever is later unless previously accomplished within the past 500 hours in service, and at intervals not to exceed 500 hours in service from the last inspection, inspect and alter, if necessary, the forward and/or aft wing attachment fittings in accordance with the instructions section of Piper Service Bulletin No. 471A dated July 16, 1976, or equivalent. (b) Upon the incorporation of Wing Fitting Modification Kit, Piper Part Number 760 933 or equivalent, compliance with the requirements of this AD may be dispensed with. (c) Equivalent inspections and repairs must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. (d) Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region may adjust the inspection intervals specified in this AD. This amendment is effective January 28, 1977. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_77-02-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 77-02-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-36-285 Airplanes Subject: Wing Attachment Fittings Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 01/27/1977 Effective Date: 01/28/1977 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: 77-02-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2816 AD NUMBER: 77-02-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-36-285 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 28, 1977. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 77-02-06 PIPER: Amendment 39-2816. Applies to Model PA-36-285, Serial Nos. 36-7360003 through 36-7560044 certificated in all categories except aircraft incorporating Piper Kit Part Number 760 933. To prevent possible hazards in flight associated with elongation of bolt holes at the forward and/or aft wing attachment fittings, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 50 hours in service from the effective date of this AD or upon the attainment of 500 total hours in service whichever is later unless previously accomplished within the past 500 hours in service, and at intervals not to exceed 500 hours in service from the last inspection, inspect and alter, if necessary, the forward and/or aft wing attachment fittings in accordance with the instructions section of Piper Service Bulletin No. 471A dated July 16, 1976, or equivalent. (b) Upon the incorporation of Wing Fitting Modification Kit, Piper Part Number 760 933 or equivalent, compliance with the requirements of this AD may be dispensed with. (c) Equivalent inspections and repairs must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. (d) Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region may adjust the inspection intervals specified in this AD. This amendment is effective January 28, 1977. FOOTER:
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