AD 82-23-01 R1
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-24 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260, PA-30 and PA-39 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-24-250 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260, PA-30 and PA-39 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-24-260 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260, PA-30 and PA-39 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-30 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260, PA-30 and PA-39 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-39 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260, PA-30 and PA-39 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Possible loss of airplane control due to asymmetrical flap extension or retraction.
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Required Actions
Install a temporary placard near the flap actuator stating 'DO NOT EXTEND FLAPS BEYOND 15 DEGREES (TAKEOFF POSITION)', insert Figure 1 of this AD dated March 3, 1983, into the Airplane Flight Manual, and make a maintenance record entry. Compliance may be removed upon installation of a positive flap retraction system per Robertson Service Bulletin 19.
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Compliance Time
within 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260, PA-30, and PA-39 airplanes modified per Robertson STC SA2495WE or SA2312WE without the positive flap retraction system.
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