AD 92-18-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-46-310P | Airworthiness Directives; BENDIX/KING KAP 150/KFC 150 Flight Control Systems installed on Piper Models PA-46-310P and PA-46-350P Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-46-350P | Airworthiness Directives; BENDIX/KING KAP 150/KFC 150 Flight Control Systems installed on Piper Models PA-46-310P and PA-46-350P Airplanes |
| appliance | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-46-310P | Airworthiness Directives; BENDIX/KING KAP 150/KFC 150 Flight Control Systems installed on Piper Models PA-46-310P and PA-46-350P Airplanes |
| appliance | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-46-350P | Airworthiness Directives; BENDIX/KING KAP 150/KFC 150 Flight Control Systems installed on Piper Models PA-46-310P and PA-46-350P Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Moisture entering the electronic circuit board through the pitch servo could possibly lead to undesired movement of the elevator.
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Required Actions
Install a pitch servo cover kit (part number 050-03007-0000) following Bendix/King Installation Bulletin No. 312. Special flight permits may be issued under FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate to a location where AD requirements can be accomplished.
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Compliance Time
within the next 90 calendar days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
BENDIX/KING KAP 150/KFC 150 Flight Control Systems installed on Piper Models PA-46-310P and PA-46-350P airplanes, certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Flight Control Systems
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-18-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-18-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 92-CE-07-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BENDIX/KING KAP 150/KFC 150 Flight Control Systems installed on Piper Mo...Show more Subject: Flight Control Systems Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 08/17/1992 Effective Date: 10/02/1992 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-46-310P | PA-46-350P Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part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: 92-18-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 92-CE-07-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8352 AD NUMBER: 92-18-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BENDIX/KING KAP 150/KFC 150 Flight Control Systems installed on Piper Models PA-46-310P and PA-46-350P Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 2, 1992. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-18-08 BENDIX/KING: Amendment 39-8352. Docket No. 92-CE-07-AD. Applicability: KAP 150/KFC 150 Flight Control Systems installed on Piper Models PA-46-310P and PA-46-350P airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 90 calendar days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent moisture from entering the electronic circuit board through the pitch servo, which could possibly lead to undesired movement of the elevator, accomplish the following: (a) Install a pitch servo cover kit, part number 050-03007-0000, in accordance with the instructions in Bendix/King Installation Bulletin No. 312, dated March 19, 1990. NOTE 1: Installation of the yaw servo cover kit, part number 050-03006-0000, which is referenced in Bendix/King Installation Bulletin No. 312, is not required by this AD action. (b) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (c) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209. The request shall be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office. NOTE 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Wichita Aircraft Certification Office. (d) The installation required by this AD shall be done in accordance with Bendix/King Installation Bulletin No. 312, dated March 19, 1990. 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 Bendix/King, Product Support Department, 400 N. Rogers Road, Olathe, Kansas 66062-0212. 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, 800 North Capitol Street, NW, suite 700, Washington, DC. (e) This amendment becomes effective on October 2, 1992. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-18-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-18-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 92-CE-07-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BENDIX/KING KAP 150/KFC 150 Flight Control Systems installed on Piper Mo...Show more Subject: Flight Control Systems Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 08/17/1992 Effective Date: 10/02/1992 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-46-310P | PA-46-350P Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: 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: 92-18-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 92-CE-07-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8352 AD NUMBER: 92-18-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BENDIX/KING KAP 150/KFC 150 Flight Control Systems installed on Piper Models PA-46-310P and PA-46-350P Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 2, 1992. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-18-08 BENDIX/KING: Amendment 39-8352. Docket No. 92-CE-07-AD. Applicability: KAP 150/KFC 150 Flight Control Systems installed on Piper Models PA-46-310P and PA-46-350P airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 90 calendar days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent moisture from entering the electronic circuit board through the pitch servo, which could possibly lead to undesired movement of the elevator, accomplish the following: (a) Install a pitch servo cover kit, part number 050-03007-0000, in accordance with the instructions in Bendix/King Installation Bulletin No. 312, dated March 19, 1990. NOTE 1: Installation of the yaw servo cover kit, part number 050-03006-0000, which is referenced in Bendix/King Installation Bulletin No. 312, is not required by this AD action. (b) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (c) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209. The request shall be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office. NOTE 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Wichita Aircraft Certification Office. (d) The installation required by this AD shall be done in accordance with Bendix/King Installation Bulletin No. 312, dated March 19, 1990. 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 Bendix/King, Product Support Department, 400 N. Rogers Road, Olathe, Kansas 66062-0212. 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, 800 North Capitol Street, NW, suite 700, Washington, DC. (e) This amendment becomes effective on October 2, 1992. FOOTER:
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