AD 79-03-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-38-112 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-38-112 |
Unsafe Condition
Vertical movement of the bottom rudder hinge bearing and possible interference between the bottom surface of the rudder fairing tip and the vertical fin top surface.
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Required Actions
Inspect the bottom hinge bracket for a loose bearing (evidenced by bearing outer-race protruding below the bracket's lower surface). If a loose bearing is found, install Piper Kit 763 881 or equivalent before further flight. Additionally, install the kit within 50 hours of service if not already done.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 25 hours in service after the effective date of this AD for inspection; within the next 50 hours of service after the effective date for installation if not already accomplished.
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-38-112, serial numbers 38-78A0001 thru 38-80A0063.
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Federal Register Abstract
Rudder Hinge Bearing
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-03-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-03-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-38-112 Subject: Rudder Hinge Bearing Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 05/27/1980 Effective Date: 05/28/1980 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-38-112 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 79-03-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3777 AD NUMBER: 79-03-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-38-112 ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 28, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-03-02 PIPER: Amendment 39-3402 as amended by Amendment 39-3777. Applies to Piper Model PA-38-112 Serial Nos. 38-78A0001 thru 38-80A0063 certificated in all categories. To prevent vertical movement of the bottom rudder hinge bearing and possible interference between the bottom surface of the rudder fairing tip and the vertical fin top surface, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 25 hours in service after the effective date of this AD: (1) Deflect the rudder so that the bottom hinge is accessible. (2) Inspect the bottom hinge bracket for a loose bearing, which will be evident by any portion of the bearing outer-race protruding below the lower surface of the bracket. (3) If a loose bearing is indicated, install Piper Kit 763 881 or equivalent, before further flight. (b) Within the next 50 hours of service, after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, install Piper Kit 763 881 or equivalent. (c) The affected airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where the AD may be accomplished. (d) Equivalent inspections, repairs and alterations must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. (e) Upon submission of substantiating data through an FAA Maintenance Inspector the compliance times specified in this AD may be adjusted by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. Piper Service Bulletin No. 613, dated August 11, 1978, pertains to this subject. Amendment 39-3402 was effective January 31, 1979. This Amendment 39-3777 is effective May 28, 1980. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-03-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-03-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-38-112 Subject: Rudder Hinge Bearing Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 05/27/1980 Effective Date: 05/28/1980 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-38-112 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: 79-03-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3777 AD NUMBER: 79-03-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-38-112 ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 28, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-03-02 PIPER: Amendment 39-3402 as amended by Amendment 39-3777. Applies to Piper Model PA-38-112 Serial Nos. 38-78A0001 thru 38-80A0063 certificated in all categories. To prevent vertical movement of the bottom rudder hinge bearing and possible interference between the bottom surface of the rudder fairing tip and the vertical fin top surface, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 25 hours in service after the effective date of this AD: (1) Deflect the rudder so that the bottom hinge is accessible. (2) Inspect the bottom hinge bracket for a loose bearing, which will be evident by any portion of the bearing outer-race protruding below the lower surface of the bracket. (3) If a loose bearing is indicated, install Piper Kit 763 881 or equivalent, before further flight. (b) Within the next 50 hours of service, after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, install Piper Kit 763 881 or equivalent. (c) The affected airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where the AD may be accomplished. (d) Equivalent inspections, repairs and alterations must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. (e) Upon submission of substantiating data through an FAA Maintenance Inspector the compliance times specified in this AD may be adjusted by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. Piper Service Bulletin No. 613, dated August 11, 1978, pertains to this subject. Amendment 39-3402 was effective January 31, 1979. This Amendment 39-3777 is effective May 28, 1980. FOOTER:
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