AD 80-12-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (TED SMITH) Model 600, 601, 601P Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (TED SMITH) Model 600, 601, 601P Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (TED SMITH) Model 600, 601, 601P Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Reentry of an engine fire into the underwing structure behind the engine nacelle.
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Required Actions
Install a metal fairing P/N 230090-1 and -2 replacing fiberglass fairing P/N 230023-501 and 502 per Piper Service Bulletin So 600-83. Special flight permits may be issued under FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate to a base for modification. Alternative actions approved by FAA may be used.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 300 hours' time in service, or ninety days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs sooner
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Affected Aircraft
Aerostar Aircraft Corporation PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P models, serial numbers 0001 through 0799
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Federal Register Abstract
Engine Fire
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-12-14.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-12-14 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (TED SMITH) Model 600, 601, 601P Airplanes Subject: Engine Fire Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/19/1980 Make: Aerostar Aircraft Corporation Model: PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) | PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) | PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-12-14 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3801 AD NUMBER: 80-12-14 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (TED SMITH) Model 600, 601, 601P Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 19, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-12-14 PIPER (TED SMITH): Amendment 39-3801. Applies to Aerostar Model 600, 601, 601P Serial Nos. 0001 through 0799 airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent the reentry of an engine fire into the underwing structure behind the engine nacelle, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 300 hours' time in service, or ninety days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs sooner, install a metal fairing, P/N 230090-1 and -2, in place of the existing fiberglass fairing, P/N 230023-501 and 502, in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin So 600-83, dated November 21, 1979. (b) 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 the modification required by this AD. (c) Alternative inspections, 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. This amendment becomes effective June 19, 1980. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-12-14.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-12-14 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (TED SMITH) Model 600, 601, 601P Airplanes Subject: Engine Fire Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/19/1980 Make: Aerostar Aircraft Corporation Model: PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) | PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) | PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) 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: 80-12-14 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3801 AD NUMBER: 80-12-14 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (TED SMITH) Model 600, 601, 601P Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 19, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-12-14 PIPER (TED SMITH): Amendment 39-3801. Applies to Aerostar Model 600, 601, 601P Serial Nos. 0001 through 0799 airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent the reentry of an engine fire into the underwing structure behind the engine nacelle, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 300 hours' time in service, or ninety days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs sooner, install a metal fairing, P/N 230090-1 and -2, in place of the existing fiberglass fairing, P/N 230023-501 and 502, in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin So 600-83, dated November 21, 1979. (b) 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 the modification required by this AD. (c) Alternative inspections, 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. This amendment becomes effective June 19, 1980. FOOTER:
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