AD 78-22-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32RT-300 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32RT-300 and PA-32RT-300T Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32RT-300T | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32RT-300 and PA-32RT-300T Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Insufficient control column travel due to improper installation or wear of the control column stop sleeve, which could result in reduced pilot control authority.
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Required Actions
Replace the control column stop sleeve and check control column travel and stabilator travel in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin 619 or equivalent method approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
within the next 10 hours of operation, or at the next regularly scheduled or annual inspection, whichever occurs first
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models PA-32RT-300 Lance II (serial numbers 32R-7885001 to 32R-7885216, 32R-7885218 to 32R-7885253, 32R-7885255, 32R-7885257 to 32R-7885260) and PA-32RT-300T Turbo Lance II (serial numbers 32R-7887001 to 32R-7887110, 32R-7887112 to 32R-7887173, 32R-7887175 to 32R-7887182, 32R-7887184 to 32R-7887196, 32R-7887198 to 32R-7887201, 32R-7887203 to 32R-7887205, 32R-7887207, 32R-7887208, 32R-7887210, 32R-7887212 to 32R-7887215, 32R-7887217, 32R-7887218, 32R-7887220, 32R-7887222, 32R-7887224, and 32R-7887226).
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Federal Register Abstract
Control Column Travel
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-22-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-22-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32RT-300 and PA-32RT-300T Aircraft Subject: Control Column Travel Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 11/02/1978 Effective Date: 11/15/1978 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-32RT-300 | PA-32RT-300T Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 78-22-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3332 AD NUMBER: 78-22-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32RT-300 and PA-32RT-300T Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 15, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-22-07 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-3332. Applies to the following model PA-32RT-300 and PA-32RT-300T aircraft, certificated in all categories: PA-32RT-300 Lance II 32R-7885001 to 32R-7885216 Inclusive 32R-7885218 to 32R-7885253 Inclusive 32R-7885255, 32R-7885257 to 32R-7885260 Inclusive PA-32RT-300T Turbo Lance II 32R-7887001 to 32R-7887110 Inclusive 32R-7887112 to 32R-7887173 Inclusive 32R-7887175 to 32R-7887182 Inclusive 32R-7887184 to 32R-7887196 Inclusive 32R-7887198 to 32R-7887201 Inclusive 32R-7887203 to 32R-7887205 Inclusive 32R-7887207, 32R-7887208, 32R-7887210, 32R-7887212 to 32R-7887215 Inclusive 32R-7887217, 32R-7887218, 32R-7887220, 32R-7887222, 32R-7887224 and 32R-7887226. Compliance required within the next 10 hours of operation, or at the next regularly scheduled or annual inspection, whichever occurs first. To insure full travel of the control column, replace the control column stop sleeve and check control column travel and stabilator travel in accordance with the instructions contained in Piper Service Bulletin 619 (and Control Column Stop Modification Kit Number 763 895V) or later revision approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, or in an equivalent manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region. This amendment becomes effective November 15, 1978. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-22-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-22-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32RT-300 and PA-32RT-300T Aircraft Subject: Control Column Travel Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 11/02/1978 Effective Date: 11/15/1978 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-32RT-300 | PA-32RT-300T 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: 78-22-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3332 AD NUMBER: 78-22-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32RT-300 and PA-32RT-300T Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 15, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-22-07 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-3332. Applies to the following model PA-32RT-300 and PA-32RT-300T aircraft, certificated in all categories: PA-32RT-300 Lance II 32R-7885001 to 32R-7885216 Inclusive 32R-7885218 to 32R-7885253 Inclusive 32R-7885255, 32R-7885257 to 32R-7885260 Inclusive PA-32RT-300T Turbo Lance II 32R-7887001 to 32R-7887110 Inclusive 32R-7887112 to 32R-7887173 Inclusive 32R-7887175 to 32R-7887182 Inclusive 32R-7887184 to 32R-7887196 Inclusive 32R-7887198 to 32R-7887201 Inclusive 32R-7887203 to 32R-7887205 Inclusive 32R-7887207, 32R-7887208, 32R-7887210, 32R-7887212 to 32R-7887215 Inclusive 32R-7887217, 32R-7887218, 32R-7887220, 32R-7887222, 32R-7887224 and 32R-7887226. Compliance required within the next 10 hours of operation, or at the next regularly scheduled or annual inspection, whichever occurs first. To insure full travel of the control column, replace the control column stop sleeve and check control column travel and stabilator travel in accordance with the instructions contained in Piper Service Bulletin 619 (and Control Column Stop Modification Kit Number 763 895V) or later revision approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region, or in an equivalent manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region. This amendment becomes effective November 15, 1978. FOOTER:
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