AD 83-14-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-38-112 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-38-112 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The stall characteristics of the Piper Model PA-38-112 airplanes are not standardized or adequate, posing a safety risk during stall conditions.
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Required Actions
Install Piper Flow Strip Installation Kit Part No. 763-930, replace the airspeed indicator with Piper Part No. 61906-02 or 61905-02 (or remark original instrument with specified markings), insert Piper Part No. 761-658 Rev 3 into the Pilot's Operating Handbook, and ensure any remarking is done by a certificated instrument repair station.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-38-112 airplanes with serial numbers 38-78A0001 through 38-79A0582
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Federal Register Abstract
Stall Characteristics
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-14-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-14-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-38-112 Airplanes Subject: Stall Characteristics Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 07/21/1983 Effective Date: 08/26/1983 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-38-112 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 83-14-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4691 AD NUMBER: 83-14-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-38-112 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 27, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-14-08 PIPER: Amendment 39-4691. Applies to Model PA-38-112 (S/Ns 38-78A0001 through 38-79A0582) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To standardize and improve the stall characteristics, accomplish the following: a) Install Piper Flow Strip Installation Kit, Part No. 763-930. b) Replace the airspeed indicator with Piper Part No. 61906-02 or 61905-02, or alter the original airspeed indicator markings to read as follows: 1) Red radial 138 knots. 2) Yellow arc from 110 to 138 knots. 3) Green arc from 52 to 110 knots. 4) White arc from 49 to 89 knots. If the instrument is remarked, it must be accomplished by a certificated and appropriately rated instrument repair station. c) Insert Piper Part No. 761-658, Revision 3, dated December 18, 1978, containing performance information applicable to airplanes with Kit P/N 763-930 installed in the Pilot's Operating Handbook. d) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 91.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. e) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Room 202, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Valley Stream, New York 11581. Piper Service Letter No. 876 dated April 12, 1979, covers the subject matter of this AD. This amendment becomes effective on September 27, 1983. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-14-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-14-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-38-112 Airplanes Subject: Stall Characteristics Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 07/21/1983 Effective Date: 08/26/1983 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-38-112 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: 83-14-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4691 AD NUMBER: 83-14-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-38-112 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 27, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-14-08 PIPER: Amendment 39-4691. Applies to Model PA-38-112 (S/Ns 38-78A0001 through 38-79A0582) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To standardize and improve the stall characteristics, accomplish the following: a) Install Piper Flow Strip Installation Kit, Part No. 763-930. b) Replace the airspeed indicator with Piper Part No. 61906-02 or 61905-02, or alter the original airspeed indicator markings to read as follows: 1) Red radial 138 knots. 2) Yellow arc from 110 to 138 knots. 3) Green arc from 52 to 110 knots. 4) White arc from 49 to 89 knots. If the instrument is remarked, it must be accomplished by a certificated and appropriately rated instrument repair station. c) Insert Piper Part No. 761-658, Revision 3, dated December 18, 1978, containing performance information applicable to airplanes with Kit P/N 763-930 installed in the Pilot's Operating Handbook. d) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 91.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. e) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Room 202, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Valley Stream, New York 11581. Piper Service Letter No. 876 dated April 12, 1979, covers the subject matter of this AD. This amendment becomes effective on September 27, 1983. FOOTER:
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