AD 79-26-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-23-250 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-23-250 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1) | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-23-250 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Possible loosening and relative motion between the stabilator bottom skins and the stabilator frame - structure.
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Required Actions
Inspect and repair or alter the left and right stabilator in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 606 dated July 12, 1979, or approved equivalent. If altered per paragraph B.4 of the instructions, compliance is no longer required. Equivalent actions must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 50 hours in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the past 50 hours and at intervals not to exceed 100 hours in service thereafter.
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-23-250 airplanes, serial numbers 27-7654001 thru 27-7954044 with stabilators having serial numbers 0336-L thru 0607-L and 0337-R thru 0609-R.
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Federal Register Abstract
Stabilator Skins and Frame
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-26-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-26-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-23-250 Airplanes Subject: Stabilator Skins and Frame Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 12/17/1979 Effective Date: 12/24/1979 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-23-250 | PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1) Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 79-26-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3639 AD NUMBER: 79-26-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-23-250 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 24, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-26-01 PIPER: Amendment 39-3639. Applies to Piper PA-23-250 Model airplanes, Serial Nos. 27-7654001 thru 27-7954044 certificated in all categories, which incorporate the following stabilators. Serial Nos.: 0336-L thru 0340-L 0401-L thru 0607-L 0337-R thru 0341-R 0402-R thru 0609-R To prevent possible loosening and relative motion between the stabilator bottom skins and the stabilator frame - structure, accomplish the following: a. Within the next 50 hours in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the past 50 hours and at intervals not to exceed 100 hours in service thereafter, inspect and repair or alter the left and right stabilator in accordance with the "INSTRUCTIONS" section on page 3 of 3 in Piper Service Bulletin No. 606 dated July 12, 1979, or approved equivalent. b. When the stabilator assemblies are altered in accordance with paragraph B.4. of the "INSTRUCTIONS" section or equivalent, compliance with this AD is no longer required. c. Equivalent inspections, repairs or alterations must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. d. Upon submission of substantiating data through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, the compliance time specified in this AD may be adjusted by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. This amendment is effective December 24, 1979. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-26-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-26-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-23-250 Airplanes Subject: Stabilator Skins and Frame Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 12/17/1979 Effective Date: 12/24/1979 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-23-250 | PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1) 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: 79-26-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3639 AD NUMBER: 79-26-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-23-250 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 24, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-26-01 PIPER: Amendment 39-3639. Applies to Piper PA-23-250 Model airplanes, Serial Nos. 27-7654001 thru 27-7954044 certificated in all categories, which incorporate the following stabilators. Serial Nos.: 0336-L thru 0340-L 0401-L thru 0607-L 0337-R thru 0341-R 0402-R thru 0609-R To prevent possible loosening and relative motion between the stabilator bottom skins and the stabilator frame - structure, accomplish the following: a. Within the next 50 hours in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the past 50 hours and at intervals not to exceed 100 hours in service thereafter, inspect and repair or alter the left and right stabilator in accordance with the "INSTRUCTIONS" section on page 3 of 3 in Piper Service Bulletin No. 606 dated July 12, 1979, or approved equivalent. b. When the stabilator assemblies are altered in accordance with paragraph B.4. of the "INSTRUCTIONS" section or equivalent, compliance with this AD is no longer required. c. Equivalent inspections, repairs or alterations must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. d. Upon submission of substantiating data through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, the compliance time specified in this AD may be adjusted by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. This amendment is effective December 24, 1979. FOOTER:
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