AD 89-03-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (AEROSTAR) Model PA-60 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (AEROSTAR) Model PA-60 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (AEROSTAR) Model PA-60 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-602P (Aerostar 602P) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (AEROSTAR) Model PA-60 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-700P (Aerostar 700P) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (AEROSTAR) Model PA-60 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The upper cabin door may open in flight due to improper rigging or insufficient latching system warning.
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Required Actions
Inspect the cabin door for proper rigging per Piper Maintenance Manual, repair discrepancies before further flight; install cabin door placards per Service Bulletin 600-74; modify the latching system with a door ajar warning kit via Piper Service Letter 980 or STC SA1327G1. Equivalent methods require FAA approval.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Aerostar Aircraft Corporation PA-60 series (all serial numbers) airplanes certificated in any category
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Federal Register Abstract
Cabin Door
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-03-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-03-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (AEROSTAR) Model PA-60 Series Airplanes Subject: Cabin Door Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/24/1989 Make: Aerostar Aircraft Corporation 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(Aerostar 601P) | PA-60-602P (Aeros...Show more Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 89-03-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6119 AD NUMBER: 89-03-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (AEROSTAR) Model PA-60 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 24, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-03-04 PIPER (AEROSTAR): Amendment 39-6119. Applicability: PA-60 series (all serial numbers) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent the upper cabin door from opening in flight, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the cabin door for proper rigging in accordance with Piper Maintenance Manual (Part Number 761 732), Revision IR860920, dated September 20, 1986. Prior to further flight, repair any discrepancies. (b) Install cabin door placards in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin 600-74, dated July 3, 1978. (c) Modify the cabin door latching system by the installation of a door ajar warning kit as prescribed in the information listed in either paragraph (c)(1) or (c)(2), as follows: (1) Piper Service Letter 980, dated February 7, 1985, or (2) Supplemental Type Certificate SA1327G1 issued to Air Continental, Inc., which specifies Kit No. 10001, no revision, dated June 6, 1988 (for Model PA-60 600/601 airplanes). (d) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. (e) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD, if used, must be approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, ACE-115A, 1669 Phoenix Parkway, Suite 210C, Atlanta, GA 30349. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the documents referred to herein upon request to the Piper Aircraft Corporation, 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960, telephone (407) 567-4361; or Air Continental, Inc., One Continental Drive, Norwalk, Ohio 44857, telephone 1-800-321-4409/668-3088; or may examine these documents at the FAA, Office of the Assistant Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment (39-6119, AD 89-03-04) becomes effective February 24, 1989. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-03-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-03-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (AEROSTAR) Model PA-60 Series Airplanes Subject: Cabin Door Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/24/1989 Make: Aerostar Aircraft Corporation 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: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 89-03-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6119 AD NUMBER: 89-03-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (AEROSTAR) Model PA-60 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 24, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-03-04 PIPER (AEROSTAR): Amendment 39-6119. Applicability: PA-60 series (all serial numbers) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent the upper cabin door from opening in flight, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the cabin door for proper rigging in accordance with Piper Maintenance Manual (Part Number 761 732), Revision IR860920, dated September 20, 1986. Prior to further flight, repair any discrepancies. (b) Install cabin door placards in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin 600-74, dated July 3, 1978. (c) Modify the cabin door latching system by the installation of a door ajar warning kit as prescribed in the information listed in either paragraph (c)(1) or (c)(2), as follows: (1) Piper Service Letter 980, dated February 7, 1985, or (2) Supplemental Type Certificate SA1327G1 issued to Air Continental, Inc., which specifies Kit No. 10001, no revision, dated June 6, 1988 (for Model PA-60 600/601 airplanes). (d) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. (e) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD, if used, must be approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, ACE-115A, 1669 Phoenix Parkway, Suite 210C, Atlanta, GA 30349. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the documents referred to herein upon request to the Piper Aircraft Corporation, 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960, telephone (407) 567-4361; or Air Continental, Inc., One Continental Drive, Norwalk, Ohio 44857, telephone 1-800-321-4409/668-3088; or may examine these documents at the FAA, Office of the Assistant Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment (39-6119, AD 89-03-04) becomes effective February 24, 1989. FOOTER:
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