AD 81-23-06

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-31P, PA-31T and Model PA-31T1 Airplanes

AD Number
81-23-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-31P Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-31P, PA-31T and Model PA-31T1 Airplanes
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-31T Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-31P, PA-31T and Model PA-31T1 Airplanes
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-31T1 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-31P, PA-31T and Model PA-31T1 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the outboard flap track, attachment angles, wing rib flange, and the rear spar web could cause possible hazards in flight.

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Required Actions

Inspect, repair, and alter the flap track structure in accordance with Piper Kit No. 763 986 or equivalent. Alternate inspections, repairs, or alterations approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region may be used. Adjusted inspection intervals may be approved upon submission of substantiating data through an FAA Maintenance Inspector.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 50 hours in service from the effective date of this AD or upon the attainment of 1000 hours in service, whichever is later

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Affected Aircraft

Piper Model PA-31P (Serial Nos. 31P-1 thru 31P-7730012), PA-31T (Serial Nos. 31T-7400002 thru 31T-8020086), and PA-31T1 (Serial Nos. 31T-7804001 thru 31T-8104001) except aircraft incorporating Piper Kit No. 763 986.

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