AD 83-22-01 R1
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-23-235 | Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-23-235, PA-23-250, and PA-E23-250 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-23-250 | Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-23-235, PA-23-250, and PA-E23-250 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1) | Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-23-235, PA-23-250, and PA-E23-250 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-E23-250 | Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-23-235, PA-23-250, and PA-E23-250 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fuel Weight Limitations
Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Weight Limitations
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-22-01_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-22-01 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 82-CE-36-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-23-235, PA-23-250, and PA-E23-250 Airplanes Subject: Fuel Weight Limitations Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 10/22/1998 Effective Date: 11/25/1998 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-23-235 | PA-23-250 | PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1) | PA-E23-250 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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 [63 FR 56547 No. 204 10/22/98] Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 83-22-01 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 82-CE-36-AD AMENDMENT: 39-10852 AD NUMBER: 83-22-01 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-23-235, PA-23-250, and PA-E23-250 Airplanes ACTION: Final rule; correction. SUMMARY: This amendment clarifies information contained in Airworthiness Directive (AD) 83-22-01, which currently requires inserting certain zero fuel weight limitations into the Limitations Section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) on certain The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Models PA-23-235, PA-23-250, and PA-E23-250 airplanes. The FAA has received reports that reference in the AD to two of the AFM reports contains incorrect information. In particular, reference to Report 1308, Revision B, contains the words "normally aspirated"; and reference to Report 1360, Revision B, contains the word "Turbocharged." These references should be removed. This document clarifies AD 83-22-01 by removing the words "normally aspirated" and "Turbocharged" from the reference to these reports. The actions specified in this AD are intended to continue to prevent possible wing structure damage caused by excessive fuel weight, which could result in loss of control of the airplane. DATES: Effective November 25, 1998. ADDRESSES: Submit comments in triplicate to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, Attention: Rules Docket No. 82-CE-36-AD, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. The AFM reports referenced in this AD may be obtained from The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Customer Services, 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960. This information may also be examined at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, Attention: Rules Docket No. 82-CE-36-AD, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. William Herderich, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, One Crown Center, 1895 Phoenix Boulevard, suite 450, Atlanta, GA 30349; telephone: (770) 703-6084; facsimile: (770) 703-6097. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion AD 83-22-01, Amendment 39-4758, currently requires inserting certain zero fuel weight limitations into the Limitations Section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) on The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Models PA-23-235, PA-23-250, and PA-E23-250 airplanes. These limitations are included in the following reports: Airplane Model Serial Numbers Report PA-23-235 27-505 through 27-622 Report 1207, Rev. B PA-23-250 27-1 through 27-1999 Report 1036, Rev. B PA-23-250 27-2000 through 27-2504 Report 1204, Rev. C PA-23-250 27-2505 through 27-3836; and 27-3838 through 27-3943 Report 1308, Rev. B (4800 lbs. Gross weight) PA-23-250 27-2505 through 27-3836; and 27-3838 through 27-3943 Report 1360, Rev. B (5200 lbs. Gross weight) PA-23-250 27-3837, 27-3944 through 27-4425, and 27-4427 through 27-4523 Report 1520, Rev. B PA-23-250 27-4426, 27-4574 through 27-7554168 Report 1630, Rev. 17 PA-23-250 7654001 and up Report 1948, Rev. 13 PA-E23-250 27-2505 through 27-3836, and 27-3838 through 27-3943 Report 1378, Rev. B PA-E23-250 27-3837, 27-3944 through 7-4425; and 27-4427 through 27-4573. Report 1521, Rev. B PA-E23-250 27-4426 and 27-4574 through 27-7554168 Report 1631, Rev. B PA-E23-250 27-7654001 and up Report 2049, Amendment 5 Need for the Correction The FAA has received reports that reference in the AD to two of the AFM reports contains incorrect information. In particular, reference to Report 1308, Revision B, contains the words "normally aspirated"; and reference to Report 1360, Revision B, contains the word "Turbocharged." Both of these reports apply to both normally aspirated and turbocharged airplanes. Consequently, the FAA has determined that there is a need to clarify AD 83-22-01 to eliminate any confusion concerning the particular report that the owners/operators of the affected airplanes need to incorporate into their AFM. Correction of Publication This document clarifies the intent of AD 83-22-01 by eliminating reference to "normally aspirated" and "Turbocharged" in the applicable reports. This document also adds the amendment to section 39.13 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 39.13). Since this action only clarifies the intent of AD 83-22-01, it has no adverse economic impact and imposes no additional burden on any person than would have been necessary by the existing AD. Therefore, the FAA has determined that prior notice and opportunity for public comment are unnecessary. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows: PART 39 - AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. Section 39.13 is amended by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 83-22-01, Amendment 39-4758, and by adding a new AD to read as follows: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-22-01 R1 THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.: Amendment 39-10852; Docket No. 82-CE-36-AD; Revises AD 83-22-01, Amendment 39-4758. Applicability: The following models and serial numbers, certificated in any category: Model Serial Numbers PA-23-235 27-505 through 27-622 PA-23-250 27-1 and up PA-E23-250 27-2505 through 27-7554168, and 27-7654001 and up NOTE 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (e) of this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to address it. Compliance: Required as indicated in the body of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible wing structure damage caused by excessive fuel weight, which could result in loss of control of the airplane, accomplish the following: (a) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished (compliance with AD 83-22-01), insert a copy of this AD into the Limitations Section of the airplane flight manual (AFM), and operate the airplane in accordance with the Zero Fuel Weight Limitations specified below: (1) Models PA-23-235 and PA-23-250 (S/N's 27-1 through 27-1999) airplanes: Zero Fuel weight - 4,000 lbs. (2) Models PA-23-250 and PA-E23-250 (serial number 27-2000 and up) airplanes: Zero Fuel weight (normally aspirated) - 4,400 lbs.; (Turbo-charged) - 4,500 lbs. (b) Within 12 months after November 3, 1983 (the effective date of AD 83-22-01) or prior to further flight after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, incorporate the appropriate AFM report as follows: Airplane Model Serial Numbers Report PA-23-235 27-505 through 27-622 Report 1207, Rev. B PA-23-250 27-1 through 27-1999 Report 1036, Rev. B PA-23-250 27-2000 through 27-2504 Report 1204, Rev. C PA-23-250 27-2505 through 27-3836; and 27-3838 through 27-3943 Report 1308, Rev. B (4800 lbs. Gross weight) PA-23-250 27-2505 through 27-3836; and 27-3838 through 27-3943 Report 1360, Rev. B (5200 lbs. Gross weight) PA-23-250 27-3837, 27-3944 through 27-4425, and 27-4427 through 27-4523 Report 1520, Rev. B PA-23-250 27-4426, 27-4574 through 27-7554168 Report 1630, Rev. 17 PA-23-250 7654001 and up Report 1948, Rev. 13 PA-E23-250 27-2505 through 27-3836, and 27-3838 through 27-3943 Report 1378, Rev. B PA-E23-250 27-3837, 27-3944 through 27-4425; and 27-4427 through 27-4573. Report 1521, Rev. B PA-E23-250 27-4426 and 27-4574 through 27-7554168 Report 1631, Rev. B PA-E23-250 27-7654001 and up Report 2049, Amendment 5 (c) The actions required by this AD may be performed by the owner/operator holding at least a private pilot certificate as authorized by section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.7), and must be entered into the aircraft records showing compliance with this AD in accordance with section 43.9 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.9). (d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (e) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), One Crown Center, 1895 Phoenix Boulevard, suite 450, Atlanta, GA 30349. (1) The request shall be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Atlanta ACO. (2) Alternative methods of compliance approved in accordance with AD 83- 22-01 (revised by this action) are considered approved as alternative methods of compliance for this AD. NOTE 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Atlanta ACO. (f) The AFM reports referenced in this AD may be obtained from The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Customer Services, 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. (g) This amendment revises AD 83-22-01, Amendment 39-4758. (h) This amendment becomes effective on November 25, 1998. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-22-01_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-22-01 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 82-CE-36-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-23-235, PA-23-250, and PA-E23-250 Airplanes Subject: Fuel Weight Limitations Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 10/22/1998 Effective Date: 11/25/1998 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-23-235 | PA-23-250 | PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1) | PA-E23-250 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 [63 FR 56547 No. 204 10/22/98] Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 83-22-01 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 82-CE-36-AD AMENDMENT: 39-10852 AD NUMBER: 83-22-01 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-23-235, PA-23-250, and PA-E23-250 Airplanes ACTION: Final rule; correction. SUMMARY: This amendment clarifies information contained in Airworthiness Directive (AD) 83-22-01, which currently requires inserting certain zero fuel weight limitations into the Limitations Section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) on certain The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Models PA-23-235, PA-23-250, and PA-E23-250 airplanes. The FAA has received reports that reference in the AD to two of the AFM reports contains incorrect information. In particular, reference to Report 1308, Revision B, contains the words "normally aspirated"; and reference to Report 1360, Revision B, contains the word "Turbocharged." These references should be removed. This document clarifies AD 83-22-01 by removing the words "normally aspirated" and "Turbocharged" from the reference to these reports. The actions specified in this AD are intended to continue to prevent possible wing structure damage caused by excessive fuel weight, which could result in loss of control of the airplane. DATES: Effective November 25, 1998. ADDRESSES: Submit comments in triplicate to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, Attention: Rules Docket No. 82-CE-36-AD, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. The AFM reports referenced in this AD may be obtained from The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Customer Services, 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960. This information may also be examined at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, Attention: Rules Docket No. 82-CE-36-AD, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. William Herderich, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, One Crown Center, 1895 Phoenix Boulevard, suite 450, Atlanta, GA 30349; telephone: (770) 703-6084; facsimile: (770) 703-6097. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion AD 83-22-01, Amendment 39-4758, currently requires inserting certain zero fuel weight limitations into the Limitations Section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) on The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Models PA-23-235, PA-23-250, and PA-E23-250 airplanes. These limitations are included in the following reports: Airplane Model Serial Numbers Report PA-23-235 27-505 through 27-622 Report 1207, Rev. B PA-23-250 27-1 through 27-1999 Report 1036, Rev. B PA-23-250 27-2000 through 27-2504 Report 1204, Rev. C PA-23-250 27-2505 through 27-3836; and 27-3838 through 27-3943 Report 1308, Rev. B (4800 lbs. Gross weight) PA-23-250 27-2505 through 27-3836; and 27-3838 through 27-3943 Report 1360, Rev. B (5200 lbs. Gross weight) PA-23-250 27-3837, 27-3944 through 27-4425, and 27-4427 through 27-4523 Report 1520, Rev. B PA-23-250 27-4426, 27-4574 through 27-7554168 Report 1630, Rev. 17 PA-23-250 7654001 and up Report 1948, Rev. 13 PA-E23-250 27-2505 through 27-3836, and 27-3838 through 27-3943 Report 1378, Rev. B PA-E23-250 27-3837, 27-3944 through 7-4425; and 27-4427 through 27-4573. Report 1521, Rev. B PA-E23-250 27-4426 and 27-4574 through 27-7554168 Report 1631, Rev. B PA-E23-250 27-7654001 and up Report 2049, Amendment 5 Need for the Correction The FAA has received reports that reference in the AD to two of the AFM reports contains incorrect information. In particular, reference to Report 1308, Revision B, contains the words "normally aspirated"; and reference to Report 1360, Revision B, contains the word "Turbocharged." Both of these reports apply to both normally aspirated and turbocharged airplanes. Consequently, the FAA has determined that there is a need to clarify AD 83-22-01 to eliminate any confusion concerning the particular report that the owners/operators of the affected airplanes need to incorporate into their AFM. Correction of Publication This document clarifies the intent of AD 83-22-01 by eliminating reference to "normally aspirated" and "Turbocharged" in the applicable reports. This document also adds the amendment to section 39.13 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 39.13). Since this action only clarifies the intent of AD 83-22-01, it has no adverse economic impact and imposes no additional burden on any person than would have been necessary by the existing AD. Therefore, the FAA has determined that prior notice and opportunity for public comment are unnecessary. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows: PART 39 - AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. Section 39.13 is amended by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 83-22-01, Amendment 39-4758, and by adding a new AD to read as follows: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-22-01 R1 THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.: Amendment 39-10852; Docket No. 82-CE-36-AD; Revises AD 83-22-01, Amendment 39-4758. Applicability: The following models and serial numbers, certificated in any category: Model Serial Numbers PA-23-235 27-505 through 27-622 PA-23-250 27-1 and up PA-E23-250 27-2505 through 27-7554168, and 27-7654001 and up NOTE 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (e) of this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to address it. Compliance: Required as indicated in the body of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible wing structure damage caused by excessive fuel weight, which could result in loss of control of the airplane, accomplish the following: (a) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished (compliance with AD 83-22-01), insert a copy of this AD into the Limitations Section of the airplane flight manual (AFM), and operate the airplane in accordance with the Zero Fuel Weight Limitations specified below: (1) Models PA-23-235 and PA-23-250 (S/N's 27-1 through 27-1999) airplanes: Zero Fuel weight - 4,000 lbs. (2) Models PA-23-250 and PA-E23-250 (serial number 27-2000 and up) airplanes: Zero Fuel weight (normally aspirated) - 4,400 lbs.; (Turbo-charged) - 4,500 lbs. (b) Within 12 months after November 3, 1983 (the effective date of AD 83-22-01) or prior to further flight after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, incorporate the appropriate AFM report as follows: Airplane Model Serial Numbers Report PA-23-235 27-505 through 27-622 Report 1207, Rev. B PA-23-250 27-1 through 27-1999 Report 1036, Rev. B PA-23-250 27-2000 through 27-2504 Report 1204, Rev. C PA-23-250 27-2505 through 27-3836; and 27-3838 through 27-3943 Report 1308, Rev. B (4800 lbs. Gross weight) PA-23-250 27-2505 through 27-3836; and 27-3838 through 27-3943 Report 1360, Rev. B (5200 lbs. Gross weight) PA-23-250 27-3837, 27-3944 through 27-4425, and 27-4427 through 27-4523 Report 1520, Rev. B PA-23-250 27-4426, 27-4574 through 27-7554168 Report 1630, Rev. 17 PA-23-250 7654001 and up Report 1948, Rev. 13 PA-E23-250 27-2505 through 27-3836, and 27-3838 through 27-3943 Report 1378, Rev. B PA-E23-250 27-3837, 27-3944 through 27-4425; and 27-4427 through 27-4573. Report 1521, Rev. B PA-E23-250 27-4426 and 27-4574 through 27-7554168 Report 1631, Rev. B PA-E23-250 27-7654001 and up Report 2049, Amendment 5 (c) The actions required by this AD may be performed by the owner/operator holding at least a private pilot certificate as authorized by section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.7), and must be entered into the aircraft records showing compliance with this AD in accordance with section 43.9 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.9). (d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (e) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), One Crown Center, 1895 Phoenix Boulevard, suite 450, Atlanta, GA 30349. (1) The request shall be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Atlanta ACO. (2) Alternative methods of compliance approved in accordance with AD 83- 22-01 (revised by this action) are considered approved as alternative methods of compliance for this AD. NOTE 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Atlanta ACO. (f) The AFM reports referenced in this AD may be obtained from The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Customer Services, 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. (g) This amendment revises AD 83-22-01, Amendment 39-4758. (h) This amendment becomes effective on November 25, 1998. FOOTER:
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