AD 80-13-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31-325 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31-325 and PA-31-350 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31-350 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31-325 and PA-31-350 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the alternate air door magnetic catch assembly attachment and ingestion of the magnetic catch into the turbocharger.
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Required Actions
Modify or replace the magnetic catch assembly in accordance with Piper Aircraft Service Bulletin No. 479B or an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models PA-31-325 (serial numbers 31-7400990, 31-7512006 through 31-7612030) and PA-31-350 (serial numbers 31-5001 through 31-7652066)
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Federal Register Abstract
Air Door Catch Assembly Attachment
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-13-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-13-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31-325 and PA-31-350 Airplanes Subject: Air Door Catch Assembly Attachment Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 06/23/1980 Effective Date: 06/23/1980 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-31-325 | PA-31-350 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 80-13-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3803 AD NUMBER: 80-13-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31-325 and PA-31-350 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 23, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-13-06 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-3803. Applies to Model PA-31-325, serial numbers 31-7400990, 31-7512006 through 31-7612030; and Model PA-31-350, serial numbers 31-5001 through 31-7652066 airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive unless already accomplished. To prevent possible failure of the alternate air door magnetic catch assembly attachment and ingestion of the magnetic catch into the turbocharger accomplish the following: Modify or replace the magnetic catch assembly in accordance with Piper Aircraft Service Bulletin No. 479B, dated March 23, 1976, or an equivalent method approved by Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region. This amendment becomes effective June 23, 1980. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-13-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-13-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31-325 and PA-31-350 Airplanes Subject: Air Door Catch Assembly Attachment Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 06/23/1980 Effective Date: 06/23/1980 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-31-325 | PA-31-350 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: 80-13-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3803 AD NUMBER: 80-13-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31-325 and PA-31-350 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 23, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-13-06 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-3803. Applies to Model PA-31-325, serial numbers 31-7400990, 31-7512006 through 31-7612030; and Model PA-31-350, serial numbers 31-5001 through 31-7652066 airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive unless already accomplished. To prevent possible failure of the alternate air door magnetic catch assembly attachment and ingestion of the magnetic catch into the turbocharger accomplish the following: Modify or replace the magnetic catch assembly in accordance with Piper Aircraft Service Bulletin No. 479B, dated March 23, 1976, or an equivalent method approved by Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region. This amendment becomes effective June 23, 1980. FOOTER:
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