AD 86-21-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-42-1000 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-42-1000 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Engine flameout during landing
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Required Actions
Insert specified text in the Pilots Operating Handbook and FAA approved aircraft Flight Manual (POH/AFM) regarding continuous ignition use before landing, during a balked landing, and after landing. Maintenance record entries must be made as per FAR 43.9 and FAR 91.173.
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Compliance Time
within 10 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-42-1000 airplanes with serial numbers 42-5527001 through 42-5527033
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Federal Register Abstract
Pilots Operating Handbook/AFM Changes
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-21-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-21-10 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-42-1000 Airplanes Subject: Pilots Operating Handbook/AFM Changes Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 10/07/1986 Effective Date: 11/13/1986 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-42-1000 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 86-21-10 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5435 AD NUMBER: 86-21-10 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-42-1000 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 13, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-21-10 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-5435. Applies to Model PA-42-1000 (S/N's 42-5527001 through 42-5527033) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within 10 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To preclude engine flameout during landing, accomplish the following: (a) Insert copies of this AD in the Pilots Operating Handbook and FAA approved aircraft Flight Manual (POH/AFM) and operate as described herein: (1) Insert the following in the Operating Limitations Section on pages 2-n: "USE OF CONTINUOUS IGNITION" - "Ignition must be turned ON prior to landing and remain ON until the landing is completed or until climb has been established following a balked landing." (2) Insert the following in the Normal Procedures Section, pages 4-14, in the BEFORE LANDING CHECKLIST: "Ignition Switches. . . ON." (3) Insert the following in the Normal Procedures Section, pages 4-15 in the BALKED LANDING checklist and pages 4-16 in the AFTER LANDING Checklist: "Ignition Switches. . . NORMAL." NOTE: Piper Service Bulletin 816A, dated January 24, 1986, applies to the subject of this AD. (b) The requirements of paragraph (a) of this AD may be accomplished by the holder of a pilot certificate issued under Part 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations on any airplane owned or operated by him. The person accomplishing these actions must make the appropriate aircraft maintenance record entry as prescribed by FAR 43.9 and FAR 91.173. (c) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD, if used, must be approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, ACE-115A, 1075 Inner Loop Road, College Park, Georgia 30337; Telephone (404) 763-7428. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the documents referred to herein upon request to Piper Aircraft Corporation, Vero Beach, Florida, or FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment becomes effective on November 13, 1986. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-21-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-21-10 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-42-1000 Airplanes Subject: Pilots Operating Handbook/AFM Changes Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 10/07/1986 Effective Date: 11/13/1986 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-42-1000 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: 86-21-10 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5435 AD NUMBER: 86-21-10 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-42-1000 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 13, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-21-10 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-5435. Applies to Model PA-42-1000 (S/N's 42-5527001 through 42-5527033) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within 10 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To preclude engine flameout during landing, accomplish the following: (a) Insert copies of this AD in the Pilots Operating Handbook and FAA approved aircraft Flight Manual (POH/AFM) and operate as described herein: (1) Insert the following in the Operating Limitations Section on pages 2-n: "USE OF CONTINUOUS IGNITION" - "Ignition must be turned ON prior to landing and remain ON until the landing is completed or until climb has been established following a balked landing." (2) Insert the following in the Normal Procedures Section, pages 4-14, in the BEFORE LANDING CHECKLIST: "Ignition Switches. . . ON." (3) Insert the following in the Normal Procedures Section, pages 4-15 in the BALKED LANDING checklist and pages 4-16 in the AFTER LANDING Checklist: "Ignition Switches. . . NORMAL." NOTE: Piper Service Bulletin 816A, dated January 24, 1986, applies to the subject of this AD. (b) The requirements of paragraph (a) of this AD may be accomplished by the holder of a pilot certificate issued under Part 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations on any airplane owned or operated by him. The person accomplishing these actions must make the appropriate aircraft maintenance record entry as prescribed by FAR 43.9 and FAR 91.173. (c) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD, if used, must be approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, ACE-115A, 1075 Inner Loop Road, College Park, Georgia 30337; Telephone (404) 763-7428. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the documents referred to herein upon request to Piper Aircraft Corporation, Vero Beach, Florida, or FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment becomes effective on November 13, 1986. FOOTER:
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