AD 82-11-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31T | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-31T, PA-31T1 and PA-31T2 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31T1 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-31T, PA-31T1 and PA-31T2 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31T2 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-31T, PA-31T1 and PA-31T2 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Possible sticking of the emergency exit window due to inadequate sealing in the frame seal area.
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Required Actions
Install Teflon tape on the emergency exit window frame in the seal area per Piper Service Bulletin No. 733. Flights may be conducted under FAR 21.197 to reach a location for compliance. Equivalent methods require approval from the Chief, New York 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-31T (S/Ns 31T-8120036 through 31T-8120042, 31T-8120044 through 31T-8120050, 31T-8120055 and 31T-8120057), PA-31T1 (S/Ns 31T-8104040 and 31T-8104041, 31T-8104043 through 31T-8104046, 31T-8104048, 31T-8104051, 31T-8104054, 31T-8120055, 31T-8104057 and 31T-8104058), and PA-31T2 (S/Ns 31T-8166001, 31T-8166005 through 31T-8166017, 31T-8166019 through 31T-8166021, 31T-8166030 and 31T-8166031) airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
Emergency Exit Window Modification
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-11-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-11-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-31T, PA-31T1 and PA-31T2 Aircraft Subject: Emergency Exit Window Modification Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 05/27/1982 Effective Date: 06/03/1982 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-31T | PA-31T1 | PA-31T2 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 82-11-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4386 AD NUMBER: 82-11-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-31T, PA-31T1 and PA-31T2 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 3, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-11-04 PIPER: Amendment 39-4386. Applies to PA-31T Cheyenne/Cheyenne II (S/Ns 31T-8120036 through 31T-8120042, 31T-8120044 through 31T-8120050, 31T-8120055 and 31T-8120057), PA-31T1 Cheyenne I (S/Ns 31T-8104040 and 31T-8104041, 31T-8104043 through 31T-8104046, 31T-8104048, 31T-8104051, 31T-8104054, 31T-8104055, 31T-8104057 and 31T-8104058) and PA-31T2, Cheyenne II XL (S/Ns 31T-8166001, 31T-8166005 through 31T-8166017, 31T-8166019 through 31T-8166021, 31T-8166030 and 31T-8166031) airplanes certificated in any category. COMPLIANCE: Required within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible sticking of the emergency exit window, accomplish the following: a) Modify the emergency exit window by installing Teflon tape on the emergency exit window frame in the seal area in accordance with Piper Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletin No. 733 dated January 25, 1982. b) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. c) An equivalent method of compliance may be used when approved by the Chief, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Federal Building, JFK International Airport, Jamaica, New York 11430. This amendment becomes effective on June 3, 1982. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-11-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-11-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-31T, PA-31T1 and PA-31T2 Aircraft Subject: Emergency Exit Window Modification Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 05/27/1982 Effective Date: 06/03/1982 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-31T | PA-31T1 | PA-31T2 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: 82-11-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4386 AD NUMBER: 82-11-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-31T, PA-31T1 and PA-31T2 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 3, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-11-04 PIPER: Amendment 39-4386. Applies to PA-31T Cheyenne/Cheyenne II (S/Ns 31T-8120036 through 31T-8120042, 31T-8120044 through 31T-8120050, 31T-8120055 and 31T-8120057), PA-31T1 Cheyenne I (S/Ns 31T-8104040 and 31T-8104041, 31T-8104043 through 31T-8104046, 31T-8104048, 31T-8104051, 31T-8104054, 31T-8104055, 31T-8104057 and 31T-8104058) and PA-31T2, Cheyenne II XL (S/Ns 31T-8166001, 31T-8166005 through 31T-8166017, 31T-8166019 through 31T-8166021, 31T-8166030 and 31T-8166031) airplanes certificated in any category. COMPLIANCE: Required within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible sticking of the emergency exit window, accomplish the following: a) Modify the emergency exit window by installing Teflon tape on the emergency exit window frame in the seal area in accordance with Piper Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletin No. 733 dated January 25, 1982. b) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. c) An equivalent method of compliance may be used when approved by the Chief, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Federal Building, JFK International Airport, Jamaica, New York 11430. This amendment becomes effective on June 3, 1982. FOOTER:
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