AD 80-19-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (Ted Smith) Model 600, 601 and 601P Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (Ted Smith) Model 600, 601 and 601P Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (Ted Smith) Model 600, 601 and 601P Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Structural failure of the vertical and horizontal stabilizer aft attach fittings due to cracks in the web area or flange areas.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the aft horizontal and vertical stabilizer attach fittings for cracks per Piper Service Bulletin 600-88A. Replace cracked parts with serviceable parts and fasteners from Piper Kits 59 600-88 or 59 600-88A if cracks extend into the web area or more than 3 cracks are in the flange. For 3 or fewer flange cracks not extending into the web, replace fitting and fasteners within 200 hours' time in service or 180 days.
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Compliance Time
Within 100 hours' time in service since the last dye penetrant or visual inspection or within 5 hours' time in service from the effective date of this AD, if no prior inspection.
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Affected Aircraft
Aerostar Aircraft Corporation Model 600, 601, and 601P airplanes, serial numbers 0001 through 0807.
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Federal Register Abstract
Horizontal/Vertical Stabilizer
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-19-14.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-19-14 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (Ted Smith) Model 600, 601 and 601P Airplanes Subject: Horizontal/Vertical Stabilizer Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/25/1980 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(Aerostar 601) | PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-19-14 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3915 AD NUMBER: 80-19-14 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (Ted Smith) Model 600, 601 and 601P Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 25, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-19-14 PIPER (Ted Smith): Amendment 39-3915. Applies to Aerostar Model 600, 601 and 601P airplanes Serial Nos. 0001 through 0807 certificated in all categories. To prevent possible loss of control due to structural failure of the vertical and horizontal stabilizer aft attach fittings, accomplish the following. (a) Within 100 hours' time in service since the last dye penetrant or visual inspection or within 5 hours' time in service from the effective date of this AD, if no dye penetrant or visual inspection previously accomplished, visually inspect the aft horizontal and vertical stabilizer attach fittings for cracks per part I.A. of Piper Service Bulletin 600-88A dated July 29, 1980. (b) If any crack extends into the web area of the fitting, replace cracked part with like serviceable part and replace fasteners using fasteners specified in Piper Kit 59 600-88 or Kit 59 600-88A. (c) If more than 3 cracks are found in the flange area, replace cracked part with like serviceable part and replace attach fitting flange fasteners using fasteners specified in Piper Kit 59 600-88 or Kit SB 600-88A. (d) If three (3) or less cracks are found in the flanges in any one fitting and do not extend into the web area of the fitting, within 200 hours' time in service or 180 days whichever occurs sooner from discovery of cracks, replace the fitting and fitting fasteners using fasteners specified in Piper Kit 59600-88 or Kit 59600-88A. (e) 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 supersedes Amend. 39-3835 (45 FR 46346), AD 80-12-08. This amendment becomes effective September 25, 1980. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-19-14.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-19-14 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (Ted Smith) Model 600, 601 and 601P Airplanes Subject: Horizontal/Vertical Stabilizer Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/25/1980 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: 80-19-14 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3915 AD NUMBER: 80-19-14 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (Ted Smith) Model 600, 601 and 601P Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 25, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-19-14 PIPER (Ted Smith): Amendment 39-3915. Applies to Aerostar Model 600, 601 and 601P airplanes Serial Nos. 0001 through 0807 certificated in all categories. To prevent possible loss of control due to structural failure of the vertical and horizontal stabilizer aft attach fittings, accomplish the following. (a) Within 100 hours' time in service since the last dye penetrant or visual inspection or within 5 hours' time in service from the effective date of this AD, if no dye penetrant or visual inspection previously accomplished, visually inspect the aft horizontal and vertical stabilizer attach fittings for cracks per part I.A. of Piper Service Bulletin 600-88A dated July 29, 1980. (b) If any crack extends into the web area of the fitting, replace cracked part with like serviceable part and replace fasteners using fasteners specified in Piper Kit 59 600-88 or Kit 59 600-88A. (c) If more than 3 cracks are found in the flange area, replace cracked part with like serviceable part and replace attach fitting flange fasteners using fasteners specified in Piper Kit 59 600-88 or Kit SB 600-88A. (d) If three (3) or less cracks are found in the flanges in any one fitting and do not extend into the web area of the fitting, within 200 hours' time in service or 180 days whichever occurs sooner from discovery of cracks, replace the fitting and fitting fasteners using fasteners specified in Piper Kit 59600-88 or Kit 59600-88A. (e) 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 supersedes Amend. 39-3835 (45 FR 46346), AD 80-12-08. This amendment becomes effective September 25, 1980. FOOTER:
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