AD 81-23-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-38-112 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-38-112 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Nose-gear failure associated with weakening of the engine-mount assembly.
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Required Actions
Inspect and replace, if required, the engine mount within the next 50 hours in service after the effective date of this AD. Repeat inspections at intervals not to exceed 50 hours until 1000 hours in service from modification or until replacement with Piper Part Number 77651-02. Replace engine mount with Piper Part No. 77651-02 if applicable.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-38-112 Serial Nos. 38-78A0001 thru 38-78A0678 certificated in all categories except aircraft incorporating engine mount assembly Piper Part Number 77651-02.
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Federal Register Abstract
Engine Mount Assembly
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AD Final Rules - DRS_81-23-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 81-23-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-38-112 Airplanes Subject: Engine Mount Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 11/09/1981 Effective Date: 11/16/1981 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-38-112 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 81-23-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4252 AD NUMBER: 81-23-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-38-112 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 16, 1981. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 81-23-07 PIPER: Amendment 39-4252. Applies to Model PA-38-112 Serial Nos. 38-78A0001 thru 38-78A0678 certificated in all categories except aircraft incorporating engine mount assembly Piper Part Number 77651-02. To prevent possible nose-gear failure associated with weakening of the engine-mount, accomplish the following unless previously accomplished: a. On aircraft modified in accordance with Piper S/B 617 dated October 12, 1978, or equivalent, with less than 950 hours in service since incorporation of the modification, inspect and replace, if required, the engine mount within the next 50 hours in service after the effective date of this AD, in accordance with Piper S/B 617B dated January 13, 1981, Instructions Paragraph 3 or equivalent. Repeat inspection at intervals not to exceed 50 hours until 1000 hours in service from modification or until replacement of the engine mount with engine mount assembly Piper Part Number 77651-02. Replacement engine mount P/N 77651-02 must be installed prior to the accumulation of 1000 hours in service on modified engine mount. b. On aircraft modified in accordance with Piper S/B 617 dated October 12, 1978, or equivalent, with 950 or more hours in service since the modification, within the next 50 hours in service after the effective date of this AD, replace the engine mount with engine mount assembly Piper Part No. 77651-02. c. On aircraft which have not been modified in accordance with Piper S/B 617, dated October 12, 1978, within the next 50 hours in service after the effective date of this AD, replace the engine mount with engine mount assembly Piper Part No. 77651-02. d. Alternative inspections and alterations which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. e. Upon submission of substantiating data through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, the compliance times specified in this AD may be adjusted by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. This amendment supersedes AD 79-01-07. This amendment is effective November 16, 1981. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_81-23-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 81-23-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-38-112 Airplanes Subject: Engine Mount Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 11/09/1981 Effective Date: 11/16/1981 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-38-112 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: 81-23-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4252 AD NUMBER: 81-23-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-38-112 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 16, 1981. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 81-23-07 PIPER: Amendment 39-4252. Applies to Model PA-38-112 Serial Nos. 38-78A0001 thru 38-78A0678 certificated in all categories except aircraft incorporating engine mount assembly Piper Part Number 77651-02. To prevent possible nose-gear failure associated with weakening of the engine-mount, accomplish the following unless previously accomplished: a. On aircraft modified in accordance with Piper S/B 617 dated October 12, 1978, or equivalent, with less than 950 hours in service since incorporation of the modification, inspect and replace, if required, the engine mount within the next 50 hours in service after the effective date of this AD, in accordance with Piper S/B 617B dated January 13, 1981, Instructions Paragraph 3 or equivalent. Repeat inspection at intervals not to exceed 50 hours until 1000 hours in service from modification or until replacement of the engine mount with engine mount assembly Piper Part Number 77651-02. Replacement engine mount P/N 77651-02 must be installed prior to the accumulation of 1000 hours in service on modified engine mount. b. On aircraft modified in accordance with Piper S/B 617 dated October 12, 1978, or equivalent, with 950 or more hours in service since the modification, within the next 50 hours in service after the effective date of this AD, replace the engine mount with engine mount assembly Piper Part No. 77651-02. c. On aircraft which have not been modified in accordance with Piper S/B 617, dated October 12, 1978, within the next 50 hours in service after the effective date of this AD, replace the engine mount with engine mount assembly Piper Part No. 77651-02. d. Alternative inspections and alterations which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. e. Upon submission of substantiating data through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, the compliance times specified in this AD may be adjusted by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. This amendment supersedes AD 79-01-07. This amendment is effective November 16, 1981. FOOTER:
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