AD 82-11-04

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-31T, PA-31T1 and PA-31T2 Aircraft

AD Number
82-11-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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.

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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.

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