AD 82-04-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-34-220T | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-34-220T Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Potentially hazardous condition during landing and ground operation due to the inadvertent retraction of the landing gear.
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Required Actions
Inspect and modify the landing gear selector and squat switches in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 732. Equivalent methods may be approved by the Chief, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office.
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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 Model PA-34-220T (Serial Numbers 34-8133001 through 34-8233020)
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Federal Register Abstract
Landing Gear Retraction
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-04-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-04-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-34-220T Airplanes Subject: Landing Gear Retraction Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 02/25/1982 Effective Date: 02/25/1982 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-34-220T Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 82-04-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4323 AD NUMBER: 82-04-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-34-220T Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 25, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-04-08 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-4323. Applies to Piper Model PA-34-220T (Serial Numbers 34-8133001 through 34-8233020) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent a potentially hazardous condition during landing and ground operation due to the inadvertent retraction of the landing gear, accomplish the following: A) Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, inspect and modify the landing gear selector and squat switches in accordance with the Instructions Section contained in Piper Service Bulletin No. 732, dated November 11, 1981. B) Any equivalent method of compliance may be approved by the Chief, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Southern Region, Room 275, 3400 Norman Berry Drive, East Point, Georgia 30344. This amendment becomes effective February 25, 1982. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-04-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-04-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-34-220T Airplanes Subject: Landing Gear Retraction Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 02/25/1982 Effective Date: 02/25/1982 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-34-220T 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: 82-04-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4323 AD NUMBER: 82-04-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-34-220T Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 25, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-04-08 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-4323. Applies to Piper Model PA-34-220T (Serial Numbers 34-8133001 through 34-8233020) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent a potentially hazardous condition during landing and ground operation due to the inadvertent retraction of the landing gear, accomplish the following: A) Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, inspect and modify the landing gear selector and squat switches in accordance with the Instructions Section contained in Piper Service Bulletin No. 732, dated November 11, 1981. B) Any equivalent method of compliance may be approved by the Chief, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Southern Region, Room 275, 3400 Norman Berry Drive, East Point, Georgia 30344. This amendment becomes effective February 25, 1982. FOOTER:
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