AD 87-21-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31- 325, PA-31-350, PA-31P, PA31P-350, PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P and PA-60-700P Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31- 325, PA-31-350, PA-31P, PA31P-350, PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P and PA-60-700P Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31- 325, PA-31-350, PA-31P, PA31P-350, PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P and PA-60-700P Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-60-602P (Aerostar 602P) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31- 325, PA-31-350, PA-31P, PA31P-350, PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P and PA-60-700P Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-60-700P (Aerostar 700P) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31- 325, PA-31-350, PA-31P, PA31P-350, PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P and PA-60-700P Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31 | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31- 325, PA-31-350, PA-31P, PA31P-350, PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P and PA-60-700P Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31-300 | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31- 325, PA-31-350, PA-31P, PA31P-350, PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P and PA-60-700P Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31-325 | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31- 325, PA-31-350, PA-31P, PA31P-350, PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P and PA-60-700P Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31-350 | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31- 325, PA-31-350, PA-31P, PA31P-350, PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P and PA-60-700P Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31P | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31- 325, PA-31-350, PA-31P, PA31P-350, PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P and PA-60-700P Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31P-350 | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31- 325, PA-31-350, PA-31P, PA31P-350, PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P and PA-60-700P Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Misfueling of the airplane resulting in engine failure
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Required Actions
Modify the fuel filler opening(s) in accordance with Piper Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletin No. 797B. The modifications may be performed by a pilot certificate holder under specified limitations and must include required maintenance record entries. Equivalent compliance may be approved by the Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 12 calendar months after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325 (S/N 31-1 thru 31-8312019), PA-31-350 (S/N 31-5001 thru 31-8452021), PA-31-350 (T1020) (S/N 31-8253001 thru 31-8553002), PA-31P (S/N 31P-1 thru 31P-7730012), PA31P-350 (S/N 31P-8414001 thru 31P-8414050), PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P, PA-60-700P (all S/N's) equipped with reciprocating engines.
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Filler Openings
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-21-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-21-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; PIPER Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31- 325, PA-31-350, PA-31P, PA31P-350, P...Show more Subject: Fuel Filler Openings Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 10/01/1987 Effective Date: 11/02/1987 Make: Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) | PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) | PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) | PA-60-602P (Aeros...Show more 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: 87-21-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5739 AD NUMBER: 87-21-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; PIPER Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31- 325, PA-31-350, PA-31P, PA31P-350, PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P and PA-60-700P Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 2, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-21-01 PIPER: Amendment 39-5739. Applies to Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31- 325 (S/N 31-1 thru 31-8312019), PA-31-350 (S/N 31-5001 thru 31-8452021), PA-31-350 (T1020) (S/N 31-8253001 thru 31-8553002), PA-31P (S/N 31P-1 thru 31P-7730012), PA31P-350 (S/N 31P-8414001 thru 31P-8414050), PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P, PA-60-700P, (all S/N's) airplanes equipped with reciprocating engines certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To preclude misfueling of the airplane resulting in engine failure, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 12 calendar months after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, modify the fuel filler opening(s) in accordance with the instructions contained in Piper Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletin No. 797B, dated September 1, 1987. NOTE: This AD does not apply to the PA-23-250 (Aztec F) or the PA-36 (Brave) which are also listed on Piper Service Bulletin No. 797B. (b) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. (c) In accordance with FAR Part 43, Appendix A, item (c) 29, the modifications required by this AD are preventative maintenance and may be performed by the holder of a pilot certificate issued under FAR Part 61 on airplanes owned or operated by him, subject to the limitations of FAR 43.3(g). The maintenance record entries required by FAR 43.9 and FAR 91.173 must be accomplished. (d) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, ACE-115A, Federal Aviation Administration, 1669 Phoenix Parkway, Suite 210, Atlanta, Georgia 30349. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the document(s) referred to herein upon request to Piper Aircraft Corporation, 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960; or may examine the document(s) referred to herein at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment becomes effective on November 2, 1987. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-21-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-21-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; PIPER Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31- 325, PA-31-350, PA-31P, PA31P-350, P...Show more Subject: Fuel Filler Openings Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 10/01/1987 Effective Date: 11/02/1987 Make: Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) | PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) | PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) | PA-60-602P (Aeros...Show more 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: 87-21-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5739 AD NUMBER: 87-21-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; PIPER Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31- 325, PA-31-350, PA-31P, PA31P-350, PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P and PA-60-700P Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 2, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-21-01 PIPER: Amendment 39-5739. Applies to Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31- 325 (S/N 31-1 thru 31-8312019), PA-31-350 (S/N 31-5001 thru 31-8452021), PA-31-350 (T1020) (S/N 31-8253001 thru 31-8553002), PA-31P (S/N 31P-1 thru 31P-7730012), PA31P-350 (S/N 31P-8414001 thru 31P-8414050), PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P, PA-60-700P, (all S/N's) airplanes equipped with reciprocating engines certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To preclude misfueling of the airplane resulting in engine failure, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 12 calendar months after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, modify the fuel filler opening(s) in accordance with the instructions contained in Piper Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletin No. 797B, dated September 1, 1987. NOTE: This AD does not apply to the PA-23-250 (Aztec F) or the PA-36 (Brave) which are also listed on Piper Service Bulletin No. 797B. (b) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. (c) In accordance with FAR Part 43, Appendix A, item (c) 29, the modifications required by this AD are preventative maintenance and may be performed by the holder of a pilot certificate issued under FAR Part 61 on airplanes owned or operated by him, subject to the limitations of FAR 43.3(g). The maintenance record entries required by FAR 43.9 and FAR 91.173 must be accomplished. (d) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, ACE-115A, Federal Aviation Administration, 1669 Phoenix Parkway, Suite 210, Atlanta, Georgia 30349. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the document(s) referred to herein upon request to Piper Aircraft Corporation, 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960; or may examine the document(s) referred to herein at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment becomes effective on November 2, 1987. FOOTER:
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