AD 80-14-08
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31T | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-31T Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Undesirable high altitude (above 20,000 feet) Longitudinal Dynamic Stability (Phugoid) Characteristics
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Required Actions
Incorporate the applicable Airplane Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook Revision as listed in Piper Instructions 31T-6 (dated February 5, 1979) or PFL-31T-790228 (dated August 17, 1979). Submit substantiating data through an FAA Maintenance Inspector for potential adjustment of inspection intervals.
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Compliance Time
within 25 hours in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-31T, Serial Numbers 31T-7400002 thru 31T-7620057 and PA-31T-7720001 thru 31T-7920004 certificated in all categories
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Federal Register Abstract
Airplane Flight Manual Revision
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-14-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-14-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-31T Airplanes Subject: Airplane Flight Manual Revision Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 07/03/1980 Effective Date: 07/07/1980 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-31T Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 80-14-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3829 AD NUMBER: 80-14-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-31T Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 7, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-14-08 PIPER: Amendment 39-3829. Applies to Model PA-31T, Serial Numbers 31T-7400002 thru 31T-7620057 and PA-31T-7720001 thru 31T-7920004 certificated in all categories. Compliance required within 25 hours in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. In order to prevent undesirable high altitude (above 20,000 feet) Longitudinal Dynamic Stability (Phugoid) Characteristics, accomplish the following: a. Incorporate the applicable Airplane Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook Revision as listed below into the FAA-Delegation Option Authority approved Airplane Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook in accordance with Piper Instruction, Code 31T-6 dated February 5, 1979, or Piper Instruction Code PFL-31T-790228 dated August 17, 1979. Airplane Serial Number: 31T-7400002 thru 31T-7620057. AFM/POH Rev. and Part No.: Rev. 11-761 560 (AFM). REM Rev. No.: 790228. Date: 2/28/79. Airplane Serial Number: 31T-7720001 thru 31T-7920004. AFM/POH Rev. and Part No.: Rev. 5-761 625 (POH). AEM Rev. No.: 781006. Date: 10/6/78. b. Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region may adjust the inspection intervals specified in this AD. c. The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a) (1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Piper Aircraft Corporation, 820 E. Bald Eagle Street, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania 17745. These documents may also be examined at the Eastern Region, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Building, JFK International Airport, Jamaica, New York 11430, and at FAA headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. A historical file on this AD which includes the incorporated material in full is maintained by the FAA at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., and at the Eastern Region. This amendment becomes effective July 7, 1980. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-14-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-14-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-31T Airplanes Subject: Airplane Flight Manual Revision Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 07/03/1980 Effective Date: 07/07/1980 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-31T 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: 80-14-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3829 AD NUMBER: 80-14-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-31T Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 7, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-14-08 PIPER: Amendment 39-3829. Applies to Model PA-31T, Serial Numbers 31T-7400002 thru 31T-7620057 and PA-31T-7720001 thru 31T-7920004 certificated in all categories. Compliance required within 25 hours in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. In order to prevent undesirable high altitude (above 20,000 feet) Longitudinal Dynamic Stability (Phugoid) Characteristics, accomplish the following: a. Incorporate the applicable Airplane Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook Revision as listed below into the FAA-Delegation Option Authority approved Airplane Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook in accordance with Piper Instruction, Code 31T-6 dated February 5, 1979, or Piper Instruction Code PFL-31T-790228 dated August 17, 1979. Airplane Serial Number: 31T-7400002 thru 31T-7620057. AFM/POH Rev. and Part No.: Rev. 11-761 560 (AFM). REM Rev. No.: 790228. Date: 2/28/79. Airplane Serial Number: 31T-7720001 thru 31T-7920004. AFM/POH Rev. and Part No.: Rev. 5-761 625 (POH). AEM Rev. No.: 781006. Date: 10/6/78. b. Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region may adjust the inspection intervals specified in this AD. c. The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a) (1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Piper Aircraft Corporation, 820 E. Bald Eagle Street, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania 17745. These documents may also be examined at the Eastern Region, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Building, JFK International Airport, Jamaica, New York 11430, and at FAA headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. A historical file on this AD which includes the incorporated material in full is maintained by the FAA at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., and at the Eastern Region. This amendment becomes effective July 7, 1980. FOOTER:
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