AD 90-19-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-38-112 | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER Model PA-38-112 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loosening of the landing gear attachments and possible gear separation.
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Required Actions
Modify the main landing gear system in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin 673B. Airplanes may be flown under FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. Alternate methods of compliance or compliance time adjustments may be approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office.
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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
PIPER Model PA-38-112 (all serial numbers) airplanes certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Landing Gear System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-19-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-19-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-CE-03-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; PIPER Model PA-38-112 Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 09/05/1990 Effective Date: 10/15/1990 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-38-112 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 90-19-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-CE-03-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6718 AD NUMBER: 90-19-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; PIPER Model PA-38-112 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 15, 1990. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 90-19-03 PIPER: Amendment 39-6718. Docket No. 90-CE-03-AD. Applicability: Model PA-38-112 (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 preclude loosening of the landing gear attachments and possible gear separation, accomplish the following: (a) Modify the main landing gear system in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin 673B, dated October 2, 1986. (b) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. (c) 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 Aircraft Certification Office, 1669 Phoenix Parkway, Suite 210C, Atlanta, Georgia 30349. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and send it to the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the document referred to herein upon request to the Piper Aircraft Corporation, 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960, telephone (407) 567-4361; or may examine this document at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. Airworthiness Directive 90-19-03 supersedes AD 83-05-04 (Amendment 39-4581) which superseded AD 80-11-09 (Amendment 39-3779). This amendment (39-6718, AD 90-19-03) becomes effective on October 15, 1990. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-19-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-19-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-CE-03-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; PIPER Model PA-38-112 Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 09/05/1990 Effective Date: 10/15/1990 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-38-112 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: 90-19-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-CE-03-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6718 AD NUMBER: 90-19-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; PIPER Model PA-38-112 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 15, 1990. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 90-19-03 PIPER: Amendment 39-6718. Docket No. 90-CE-03-AD. Applicability: Model PA-38-112 (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 preclude loosening of the landing gear attachments and possible gear separation, accomplish the following: (a) Modify the main landing gear system in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin 673B, dated October 2, 1986. (b) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. (c) 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 Aircraft Certification Office, 1669 Phoenix Parkway, Suite 210C, Atlanta, Georgia 30349. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and send it to the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the document referred to herein upon request to the Piper Aircraft Corporation, 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960, telephone (407) 567-4361; or may examine this document at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. Airworthiness Directive 90-19-03 supersedes AD 83-05-04 (Amendment 39-4581) which superseded AD 80-11-09 (Amendment 39-3779). This amendment (39-6718, AD 90-19-03) becomes effective on October 15, 1990. FOOTER:
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