AD 81-24-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32R-300 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300, PA-32RT-300T, PA-32R-301 and PA-32R-301T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32R-301 (SP) | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300, PA-32RT-300T, PA-32R-301 and PA-32R-301T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32R-301T | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300, PA-32RT-300T, PA-32R-301 and PA-32R-301T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32RT-300 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300, PA-32RT-300T, PA-32R-301 and PA-32R-301T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32RT-300T | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300, PA-32RT-300T, PA-32R-301 and PA-32R-301T Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the landing gear down lock during landing and ground operation could cause a potentially hazardous condition.
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Required Actions
Modify the nose landing gear in accordance with Piper Service Letter No. 927 and Piper Kit P/N 764135V within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD. Make an appropriate maintenance record entry.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models PA-32R-300 (serial numbers 32R-7680001 through 32R-7880068), PA-32RT-300 (serial numbers 32R-7885001 through 32R-7985105), PA-32RT-300T (serial numbers 32R-778700I, 32R-7887002 through 32R-7987126), PA-32R-301 (serial numbers 32R-8013001 through 32R-8113112), and PA-32R-301T (serial numbers 32R-8029001 through 32R-8129104)
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Federal Register Abstract
Nose Landing Gear Modification
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AD Final Rules - DRS_81-24-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 81-24-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300, PA-32RT-300T, PA-32R-301 and PA-32R...Show more Subject: Nose Landing Gear Modification Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 11/19/1981 Effective Date: 11/20/1981 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-32R-300 | PA-32R-301 (SP) | PA-32R-301T | PA-32RT-300 | PA-32RT-300T 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: 81-24-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4255 AD NUMBER: 81-24-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300, PA-32RT-300T, PA-32R-301 and PA-32R-301T Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 20, 1981. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 81-24-07 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-4255. Applies to: Models Affected: Serial Numbers Affected: PA-32R-300 Lance 32R-7680001 through 32R-7880068 PA-32RT-300 Lance II 32R-7885001 through 32R-7985105 PA-32RT-300T Turbo Lance II 32R-778700I, 32R-7887002 through 32R-7987126 PA-32R-301 Saratoga S.P. 32R-8013001 through 32R-8113112 PA-32R-301T Turbo Saratoga S.P. 32R-8029001 through 32R-8129104 Applies to airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent a potentially hazardous condition during landing and ground operation due to the failure of landing gear down lock, accomplish the following: a. Within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, modify the nose landing gear in accordance with Piper Service Letter No. 927, dated October 2, 1981, and Piper Kit, P/N 764135V. b. Make an appropriate maintenance record entry. An equivalent method of compliance may be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region. This amendment becomes effective November 20, 1981. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_81-24-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 81-24-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300, PA-32RT-300T, PA-32R-301 and PA-32R...Show more Subject: Nose Landing Gear Modification Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 11/19/1981 Effective Date: 11/20/1981 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-32R-300 | PA-32R-301 (SP) | PA-32R-301T | PA-32RT-300 | PA-32RT-300T 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: 81-24-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4255 AD NUMBER: 81-24-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300, PA-32RT-300T, PA-32R-301 and PA-32R-301T Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 20, 1981. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 81-24-07 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-4255. Applies to: Models Affected: Serial Numbers Affected: PA-32R-300 Lance 32R-7680001 through 32R-7880068 PA-32RT-300 Lance II 32R-7885001 through 32R-7985105 PA-32RT-300T Turbo Lance II 32R-778700I, 32R-7887002 through 32R-7987126 PA-32R-301 Saratoga S.P. 32R-8013001 through 32R-8113112 PA-32R-301T Turbo Saratoga S.P. 32R-8029001 through 32R-8129104 Applies to airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent a potentially hazardous condition during landing and ground operation due to the failure of landing gear down lock, accomplish the following: a. Within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, modify the nose landing gear in accordance with Piper Service Letter No. 927, dated October 2, 1981, and Piper Kit, P/N 764135V. b. Make an appropriate maintenance record entry. An equivalent method of compliance may be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Region. This amendment becomes effective November 20, 1981. FOOTER:
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