AD Amdt-39-16820
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper | Aircraft | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Nose baggage door opening in flight, which could significantly affect aircraft handling and performance, allow baggage to be ejected from the nose baggage compartment and strike the propeller, and lead to loss of control.
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Required Actions
Establish life limits for safety-critical nose baggage door components, replace those components, and repetitively inspect and lubricate the nose baggage door latching mechanism and lock assembly.
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Compliance Time
Initially within 100 hours TIS after July 24, 2009, and repetitively thereafter at intervals of 100 hours TIS. The 100-hour interval may be exceeded by not more than 10 hours TIS to reach a place where the inspection can be done.
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235, PA-23-250, PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1), PA-E23-250, PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, PA-31-350, PA-31P, PA-31P-350, PA-31T, PA-31T1, PA-31T2, PA-31T3, PA-42, PA-42-720, and PA-42-1000 airplanes, all serial numbers, equipped with a nose baggage door.
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Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
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