AD 96-10-01 R1
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-140 | Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, and PA-28-180 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-150 | Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, and PA-28-180 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-160 | Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, and PA-28-180 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-180 | Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, and PA-28-180 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The landing light retainer support seal could be ingested by the updraft carburetor, which could result in rough engine operation or possible engine failure and loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Replace the landing light support and seal assembly in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 975, dated November 2, 1994. Special flight permits may be issued to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements can be accomplished.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, and PA-28-180 airplanes with serial numbers: PA-28-140 (28-20000 through 28-7725290), PA-28-150, PA-28-160, and PA-28-180 (28-1 through 28-1760)
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