AD 92-13-05
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-34-200 | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model PA-34-200, Model PA-34-200T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-34-200T | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model PA-34-200, Model PA-34-200T Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The inability to fully extend the nose landing gear due to an incorrectly installed or non-compliant clevis-head bolt (P/N 400-910) or a hex-head bolt, which could result in loss of control during landing operations.
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Required Actions
Inspect the nose gear centering spring assembly to determine bolt type. If a P/N 400-910 clevis-head bolt is installed, ensure correct installation per Piper SB No. 893 and incorporate placard P/N 582-943. If incorrectly installed or a non-compliant bolt is present, disassemble, reinstall, or replace with the correct bolt per SB No. 893 and install the placard.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Aircraft Corporation Model PA-34-200 (serial numbers 34-7250001 through 34-7450220) and Model PA-34-200T (serial numbers 34-7570001 through 34-8170092)
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Federal Register Abstract
Clevis-Head Bolt
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-13-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-13-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-CE-99-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model PA-34-200, Model PA-34-200T Airplanes Subject: Clevis-Head Bolt Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 06/12/1992 Effective Date: 08/21/1992 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-34-200 | PA-34-200T Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 92-13-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-CE-99-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8275 AD NUMBER: 92-13-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model PA-34-200, Model PA-34-200T Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 21, 1992. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-13-05 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-8275. Docket No. 91-CE-99-AD. Applicability: Model PA-34-200 airplanes (serial numbers 34-7250001 through 34- 7450220) and Model PA-34-200T airplanes (serial numbers 34-7570001 through 34-8170092), 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 loss of control of the airplane during landing operations because of the inability to fully extend the nose landing gear, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the nose gear centering spring assembly and determine whether a clevis-head bolt or hex-head bolt is installed. (b) If a part number (P/N) 400-910 clevis-head bolt is installed, ensure that it is correctly installed in accordance with paragraph 2 of the INSTRUCTIONS section of and Sketch "A" in Piper Service Bulletin (SB) No. 893, dated October 11, 1988. (1) If the bolt is correctly installed, incorporate placard P/N 582-943 in accordance with paragraph 6(C) of the INSTRUCTIONS section of Piper SB No. 893, dated October 11, 1988. (2) If the bolt is incorrectly installed, disassemble and reinstall in accordance with paragraphs 3 through 6 of the INSTRUCTIONS section of Piper SB No. 893, dated October 11, 1988, and incorporate placard P/N 582-943 in accordance with paragraph 6(C) of the INSTRUCTIONS section of Piper SB No. 893, dated October 11, 1988. (c) If a hex-head bolt or a clevis-head bolt that is not P/N 400-910 is installed, replace with a P/N 400-910 clevis-head bolt in accordance with paragraphs 3 through 6 of the INSTRUCTIONS section of Piper SB No. 893, dated October 11, 1988, and incorporate placard P/N 582-943 in accordance with paragraph 6(C) of the INSTRUCTIONS section of Piper SB No. 893, dated October 11, 1988. (d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (e) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1669 Phoenix Parkway, Suite 210C, Atlanta, Georgia 30349. The request shall be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office. (f) The inspection, installations, and replacements required by this AD shall be done in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 893, dated October 11, 1988. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from the Piper Aircraft Corporation, 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street, NW; Room 8401, Washington, DC. (g) This amendment becomes effective on August 21, 1992. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-13-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-13-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-CE-99-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model PA-34-200, Model PA-34-200T Airplanes Subject: Clevis-Head Bolt Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 06/12/1992 Effective Date: 08/21/1992 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-34-200 | PA-34-200T 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: 92-13-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-CE-99-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8275 AD NUMBER: 92-13-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model PA-34-200, Model PA-34-200T Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 21, 1992. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-13-05 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-8275. Docket No. 91-CE-99-AD. Applicability: Model PA-34-200 airplanes (serial numbers 34-7250001 through 34- 7450220) and Model PA-34-200T airplanes (serial numbers 34-7570001 through 34-8170092), 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 loss of control of the airplane during landing operations because of the inability to fully extend the nose landing gear, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the nose gear centering spring assembly and determine whether a clevis-head bolt or hex-head bolt is installed. (b) If a part number (P/N) 400-910 clevis-head bolt is installed, ensure that it is correctly installed in accordance with paragraph 2 of the INSTRUCTIONS section of and Sketch "A" in Piper Service Bulletin (SB) No. 893, dated October 11, 1988. (1) If the bolt is correctly installed, incorporate placard P/N 582-943 in accordance with paragraph 6(C) of the INSTRUCTIONS section of Piper SB No. 893, dated October 11, 1988. (2) If the bolt is incorrectly installed, disassemble and reinstall in accordance with paragraphs 3 through 6 of the INSTRUCTIONS section of Piper SB No. 893, dated October 11, 1988, and incorporate placard P/N 582-943 in accordance with paragraph 6(C) of the INSTRUCTIONS section of Piper SB No. 893, dated October 11, 1988. (c) If a hex-head bolt or a clevis-head bolt that is not P/N 400-910 is installed, replace with a P/N 400-910 clevis-head bolt in accordance with paragraphs 3 through 6 of the INSTRUCTIONS section of Piper SB No. 893, dated October 11, 1988, and incorporate placard P/N 582-943 in accordance with paragraph 6(C) of the INSTRUCTIONS section of Piper SB No. 893, dated October 11, 1988. (d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (e) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1669 Phoenix Parkway, Suite 210C, Atlanta, Georgia 30349. The request shall be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office. (f) The inspection, installations, and replacements required by this AD shall be done in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 893, dated October 11, 1988. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from the Piper Aircraft Corporation, 2926 Piper Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32960. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street, NW; Room 8401, Washington, DC. (g) This amendment becomes effective on August 21, 1992. FOOTER:
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