AD 83-19-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-24 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-24-180/250/260, PA-24-400, PA-30 and PA-39 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-24-250 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-24-180/250/260, PA-24-400, PA-30 and PA-39 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-24-260 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-24-180/250/260, PA-24-400, PA-30 and PA-39 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-24-400 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-24-180/250/260, PA-24-400, PA-30 and PA-39 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-30 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-24-180/250/260, PA-24-400, PA-30 and PA-39 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-39 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-24-180/250/260, PA-24-400, PA-30 and PA-39 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Wing lower main spar cap damage and possible cracks where it enters the fuselage at the lower wing root fairing.
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Required Actions
Within 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date, inspect the lower spar cap for chafing damage and cracks per Piper SB 751. Polish out chafing damage or replace cracked parts before further flight. Trim the lower portion of seal plates per SB 751 before reinstallation. Use equivalent methods if approved.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, and prior to further flight.
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models PA-24-180/250/260 (S/N 24-1 and up); PA-24-400 (S/N 26-2 and up); PA-30 (S/N 30-2 thru 30-2000); PA-39 (S/N 39-1 thru 39-155).
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Federal Register Abstract
Lower Spar Cap Inspection
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-19-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-19-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-24-180/250/260, PA-24-400, PA-30 and PA-39 Airplanes Subject: Lower Spar Cap Inspection Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 09/27/1983 Effective Date: 09/30/1983 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-24 | PA-24-250 | PA-24-260 | PA-24-400 | PA-30 | PA-39 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: 83-19-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4730 AD NUMBER: 83-19-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-24-180/250/260, PA-24-400, PA-30 and PA-39 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 30, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-19-03 PIPER: Amendment 39-4730. Applies to Models PA-24-180/250/260 (S/N 24-1 and up); PA-24-400, (S/N 26-2 and up); PA-30 (S/N 30-2 thru 30-2000); and PA-39 (S/N 39-1 thru 39-155) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent wing lower main spar cap damage and possible cracks in this component where it enters the fuselage at the lower wing root fairing, accomplish the following: a) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, inspect the lower spar cap for chafing damage and cracks in accordance with the Instructions Section of Piper Service Bulletin 751 dated May 24, 1983. b) Prior to further flight, polish out any chafing damage or replace parts which are cracked or that have chafing damage which cannot be polished out within the depth limits specified in the Instructions Section of Piper Service Bulletin 751 dated May 24, 1983, with a serviceable part. c) Prior to reinstallation, trim the lower portion of the seal plates in accordance with the Instructions Section of Piper Service Bulletin 751 dated May 24, 1983. d) Aircraft may be flown in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 21.197 to a location where this AD can 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. This amendment becomes effective on September 30, 1983. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-19-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-19-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-24-180/250/260, PA-24-400, PA-30 and PA-39 Airplanes Subject: Lower Spar Cap Inspection Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 09/27/1983 Effective Date: 09/30/1983 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-24 | PA-24-250 | PA-24-260 | PA-24-400 | PA-30 | PA-39 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: 83-19-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4730 AD NUMBER: 83-19-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-24-180/250/260, PA-24-400, PA-30 and PA-39 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 30, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-19-03 PIPER: Amendment 39-4730. Applies to Models PA-24-180/250/260 (S/N 24-1 and up); PA-24-400, (S/N 26-2 and up); PA-30 (S/N 30-2 thru 30-2000); and PA-39 (S/N 39-1 thru 39-155) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent wing lower main spar cap damage and possible cracks in this component where it enters the fuselage at the lower wing root fairing, accomplish the following: a) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, inspect the lower spar cap for chafing damage and cracks in accordance with the Instructions Section of Piper Service Bulletin 751 dated May 24, 1983. b) Prior to further flight, polish out any chafing damage or replace parts which are cracked or that have chafing damage which cannot be polished out within the depth limits specified in the Instructions Section of Piper Service Bulletin 751 dated May 24, 1983, with a serviceable part. c) Prior to reinstallation, trim the lower portion of the seal plates in accordance with the Instructions Section of Piper Service Bulletin 751 dated May 24, 1983. d) Aircraft may be flown in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 21.197 to a location where this AD can 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. This amendment becomes effective on September 30, 1983. FOOTER:
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