AD 80-20-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32RT-300T | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-32RT-300T Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Turbocharger exhaust coupling failure could result in a fire hazard.
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Required Actions
Inspect the turbocharger exhaust coupling, coupling bolt, tailpipe, and tailpipe flange for cracks, deformation, or damage using dye penetrant or a 10-power magnifying glass. Measure the coupling's inside opening width and tailpipe flange thickness, replace or rework parts as needed, and reinstall serviceable parts with proper alignment and torque.
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Compliance Time
within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-32RT-300T serial numbers: 32R-7887001 through 32R-7887222, 32R-7887224 through 32R-7887226, 32R-7887228 through 32R-7887237, 32R-7887239 through 32R-7887243, 32R-7887246 through 32R-7887254, 32R-7887256 through 32R-7887261, 32R-7887263, 32R-7887265 through 32R-7887289, 32R-7987001, 32R-7987002 and 32R-7987004 through 32R-7987011, 32R-7987013, 32R-7987014 and 32R-7987016 through 32R-7987020, 32R-7987024, 32R-7987028 through 32R-7987030, 32R-7987032, 32R-7987034, 32R-7987035, 32R-7987038, 32R-7987039, 32R-7987041, 32R-7987042, 32R-7987044 and 32R-7987046, 32R-7987049 through 32R-7987051, 32R-7987054 through 32R-7987058, 32R-7987060, 32R-7987066 and 32R-7987068 through 32R-7987070, 32R-7987072 through 32R-7987073, 32R-7987075, 32R-7987076 and 32R-7987078 through 32R-7987080, 32R-7987082 through 32R-7987086, 32R-7987088, 32R-7987089, 32R-7987091, 32R-7987094, 32R-7987096 through 32R-7987099, 32R-7987101, 32R-7987102, 32R-7987104, 32R-7987107 through 32R-7987115, 32R-7987117 through 32R-7987119, 32R-7987123
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