AD Amdt-39-10467

Recurring final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA- 31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, PA-31-350, and PA-31P Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-10467
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 90-CE-65-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 18308

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Piper Aircraft Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA- 31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, PA-31-350, and PA-31P Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracked elevator bungee springs or surface deformities could result in reduced elevator control and loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Repetitively inspect and replace elevator bungee springs with cracks or deformities until improved design springs are installed. Replace elevator bungee link with improved design on all affected models except PA-31P. Repetitively replace elevator bungee spring on all affected airplanes.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, PA-31-350, and PA-31P airplanes as specified in the AD.

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