AD 87-07-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION TED SMITH AEROSTAR) Models PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P and PA-60-700P Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION TED SMITH AEROSTAR) Models PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P and PA-60-700P Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION TED SMITH AEROSTAR) Models PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P and PA-60-700P Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-602P (Aerostar 602P) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION TED SMITH AEROSTAR) Models PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P and PA-60-700P Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-700P (Aerostar 700P) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION TED SMITH AEROSTAR) Models PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P and PA-60-700P Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failed exhaust system components, including cracks, pin holes, leaks, binding, unserviceable clamps, bolts, supports, slip joints, flange mating surfaces, turbocharger mounting flanges, and gaskets.
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Required Actions
Inspect exhaust system components using dye penetrant for cracks and pin holes, check clamps, bolts, supports, slip joints, flanges, and gaskets. Remove exhaust stacks, replace unserviceable parts, and reinstall with specific lubricants, torque settings, and spacing requirements. Compliance must be within 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Aircraft Corporation models PA-60-600 (serials 60-0001-003 through 60-0933-8161262), PA-60-601 (61-0001-004 through 61-0880-8162157), PA-60-601P (61P-0157-001 through 61P-0860-8163455), PA-60-602P (62P-0750-8165001, 62P-0861-8165002 through 62P-0932-8165055, and 60-8265001 through 60-8365021), and PA-60-700P (60-8423001 through 60-8423025).
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