AD 79-18-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) | Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Model 600 and 601 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) | Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Model 600 and 601 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Inflight loss of the upper cabin door and disengagement of door locking pins.
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Required Actions
Install spacers and locking position visual indicators per Service Bulletin 600-35; replace rod end fittings with solid steel ones per Service Bulletin 600-61. Alternate modifications may be used if approved.
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Compliance Time
within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Aerostar Aircraft Corporation PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) and PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) airplanes certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Cabin Door Latching Mechanism
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-18-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-18-10 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Model 600 and 601 Airplanes Subject: Cabin Door Latching Mechanism Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/29/1979 Make: Aerostar Aircraft Corporation Model: PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) | PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 79-18-10 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3535 AD NUMBER: 79-18-10 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Model 600 and 601 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 29, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-18-10 PIPER (TED SMITH): Amendment 39-3535. Applies to Aerostar Model 600 and 601 airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent inflight loss of the upper cabin door and to prevent the disengagement of door locking pins accomplish the following: (a) Install in the upper cabin door latching mechanism, spacers and the locking position visual indicators in accordance with Aerostar Service Bulletin 600-35, dated August 28, 1973. (b) Replace the rod end fittings made from tubing with solid steel rod end fittings in accordance with Aerostar Service Bulletin 600-61, dated January 26, 1977. (c) Alternate modifications or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections required by this AD. This amendment becomes effective August 29, 1979. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-18-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-18-10 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Model 600 and 601 Airplanes Subject: Cabin Door Latching Mechanism Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/29/1979 Make: Aerostar Aircraft Corporation Model: PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) | PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 79-18-10 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3535 AD NUMBER: 79-18-10 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Model 600 and 601 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 29, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-18-10 PIPER (TED SMITH): Amendment 39-3535. Applies to Aerostar Model 600 and 601 airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent inflight loss of the upper cabin door and to prevent the disengagement of door locking pins accomplish the following: (a) Install in the upper cabin door latching mechanism, spacers and the locking position visual indicators in accordance with Aerostar Service Bulletin 600-35, dated August 28, 1973. (b) Replace the rod end fittings made from tubing with solid steel rod end fittings in accordance with Aerostar Service Bulletin 600-61, dated January 26, 1977. (c) Alternate modifications or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections required by this AD. This amendment becomes effective August 29, 1979. FOOTER:
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