AD 90-02-11

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; PIPER Models PA-42, PA-42-720, and PA-42-720R Airplanes

AD Number
90-02-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-42 Airworthiness Directives; PIPER Models PA-42, PA-42-720, and PA-42-720R Airplanes
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-42-720 Airworthiness Directives; PIPER Models PA-42, PA-42-720, and PA-42-720R Airplanes
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-42-720R Airworthiness Directives; PIPER Models PA-42, PA-42-720, and PA-42-720R Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Premature deterioration of the engine which could result in possible engine failure.

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Required Actions

Insert a copy of this AD in the Pilots Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual (POH/AFM), revise the POH/AFM with specified revisions (Revision 8 of LK 1213 for PA-42, Revision 7 of LK 1394 or VB 1314 for PA-42-720, Revision 6 of LK 1485 for PA-42-720R), or annotate the POH/AFM by blocking out 'hot section inspections' and replacing with 'engine overhaul periods'.

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Compliance Time

within the next 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Piper Aircraft Inc. Models PA-42, PA-42-720, and PA-42-720R (all serial numbers)

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Federal Register Abstract

POH/AFM Change - Fuel

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AD Number:
90-02-11
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; PIPER Models PA-42, PA-42-720, and PA-42-720R Airplanes
Subject:
POH/AFM Change - Fuel
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
01/10/1990
Effective Date:
02/08/1990
Make:
Piper Aircraft Inc.
Model:
PA-42 | PA-42-720 | PA-42-720R
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Small/Large 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 90-02-11
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-6455

AD NUMBER:   90-02-11

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; PIPER Models PA-42, PA-42-720, and PA-42-720R Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective February 8, 1990.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
90-02-11 PIPER: Amendment 39-6455.

Applicability: Models PA-42, PA-42-720, and PA-42-720R (all serial numbers) airplanes certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required within the next 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.

To preclude premature deterioration of the engine which could result in possible engine failure, accomplish the following:

(a) Insert a copy of this AD in the Pilots Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual (POH/AFM) for the applicable airplane and operate in accordance with the revised limitation:

(1) For the Model PA-42 POH/AFM, revise the POH/AFM as follows:
Insert Revision 8 of LK 1213 into the POH/AFM.

(2) For the Models PA-42-720 and PA-42-720R, revise the POH/AFM as follows:

(i) For the Model PA-42-720, insert Revision 7 of LK 1394 or VB 1314 into the POH/AFM.

(ii) For the Model PA-42-720R, insert Revision 6 of LK 1485 into the POH/AFM.

(b) The following annotation of the applicable pages of the POH/AFM may be accomplished in lieu of complying with paragraph (a). Locate the paragraph entitled "Fuel Specifications" or "Fuel" in the Limitations Section of the POH/AFM. In the first sentence of this paragraph, block out with permanent black ink the words "hot section inspections." Place 1/6 inch wide white self-adhesive correction tape over these blocked out words and type the following words "engine overhaul periods" on the correction tape.

(c) The requirements 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 this person. The person accomplishing these actions must make the appropriate airplane maintenance record entry as prescribed by FAR 43.9 and FAR 91.173.

(d) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished.

(e) An alternate method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time which provides an equivalent level of safety, may be approved by the Manager, Atlanta Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, 1669 Phoenix Parkway, Suite 210C, Atlanta, Georgia 30349.

NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, who will may add comments and send it to the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office.

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, or may examine these documents at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.

This amendment (39-6455, AD 90-02-11) becomes effective on February 8, 1990.

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AD Number:
90-02-11
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; PIPER Models PA-42, PA-42-720, and PA-42-720R Airplanes
Subject:
POH/AFM Change - Fuel
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
01/10/1990
Effective Date:
02/08/1990
Make:
Piper Aircraft Inc.
Model:
PA-42 | PA-42-720 | PA-42-720R
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Small/Large 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: 90-02-11
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-6455

AD NUMBER:   90-02-11

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; PIPER Models PA-42, PA-42-720, and PA-42-720R Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective February 8, 1990.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
90-02-11 PIPER: Amendment 39-6455.

Applicability: Models PA-42, PA-42-720, and PA-42-720R (all serial numbers) airplanes certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required within the next 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.

To preclude premature deterioration of the engine which could result in possible engine failure, accomplish the following:

(a) Insert a copy of this AD in the Pilots Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual (POH/AFM) for the applicable airplane and operate in accordance with the revised limitation:

(1) For the Model PA-42 POH/AFM, revise the POH/AFM as follows:
Insert Revision 8 of LK 1213 into the POH/AFM.

(2) For the Models PA-42-720 and PA-42-720R, revise the POH/AFM as follows:

(i) For the Model PA-42-720, insert Revision 7 of LK 1394 or VB 1314 into the POH/AFM.

(ii) For the Model PA-42-720R, insert Revision 6 of LK 1485 into the POH/AFM.

(b) The following annotation of the applicable pages of the POH/AFM may be accomplished in lieu of complying with paragraph (a). Locate the paragraph entitled "Fuel Specifications" or "Fuel" in the Limitations Section of the POH/AFM. In the first sentence of this paragraph, block out with permanent black ink the words "hot section inspections." Place 1/6 inch wide white self-adhesive correction tape over these blocked out words and type the following words "engine overhaul periods" on the correction tape.

(c) The requirements 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 this person. The person accomplishing these actions must make the appropriate airplane maintenance record entry as prescribed by FAR 43.9 and FAR 91.173.

(d) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished.

(e) An alternate method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time which provides an equivalent level of safety, may be approved by the Manager, Atlanta Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, 1669 Phoenix Parkway, Suite 210C, Atlanta, Georgia 30349.

NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, who will may add comments and send it to the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office.

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, or may examine these documents at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.

This amendment (39-6455, AD 90-02-11) becomes effective on February 8, 1990.

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