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SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

Piper PA-24 Comanche 260 · Service Bulletins

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This document is a Schedule of Airworthiness Directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia, specifically addressing the Piper PA-24 Comanche series aircraft. It outlines necessary speed limitations for the PA-24 models, including the PA-24-250 and PA-24-260. The directive provides critical information on the reduction of normal operating and never exceed speeds based on whether specific rudder balance weight installations are present. Compliance dates are also specified, indicating when these speed reductions must be implemented. This document is essential for pilots and maintenance personnel to ensure the safe operation of these aircraft models in accordance with regulatory requirements.

  • Vno for PA-24-250 and PA-24-260 is reduced to 147 knots IAS without the Rudder Balance Weight Installation Kit.
  • Vne for PA-24 is reduced to 160 knots IAS without the Rudder Balance Weight Installation Kit.
  • Vno for PA-24-250 and PA-24-260 is reduced to 158 knots IAS with the Rudder Balance Weight Installation Kit.
  • Vne for PA-24-250 and PA-24-260 is reduced to 179 knots IAS with the Rudder Balance Weight Installation Kit.
  • Compliance for speed reductions is required before 10 November 1972 for certain aircraft and within 30 days for others.
  • Vne may be increased to 201 knots for certain configurations of PA-24-250 and PA-24-260.

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Service Bulletins
Year
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1975
Pages
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1
File size
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11 KB
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services.casa.gov.au
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The SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES is a service bulletins for the Piper PA-24 Comanche 260, dated 1975.

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The SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES — the Piper PA-24 Comanche 260 service bulletins on file — is dated 1975.

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Speed Limitations

The document specifies the normal operating and never exceed speed limitations for the Piper PA-24 series. For aircraft not incorporating the Rudder Balance Weight Installations Kit, the Vne for the PA-24 is reduced to 160 knots IAS, while the PA-24-250 and PA-24-260 have their Vno reduced to 147 knots IAS and Vne to 165 knots IAS. For those incorporating the Rudder Balance Weight Installation Kit, the Vne for the PA-24 is increased to 172 knots IAS, and the Vno for the PA-24-250 and PA-24-260 is adjusted to 158 knots IAS with a Vne of 179 knots IAS.

Compliance Dates

The document outlines compliance requirements for the speed limitations. For aircraft not incorporating the Rudder Balance Weight Installations Kit, compliance is required before 10 November 1972. For those with the installation kit, compliance must be achieved within 30 days after 10 November 1972.

Notes on Speed Increases

Additional notes indicate that for PA-24-250 and PA-24-260 aircraft that have both the Stabilator Piper Service Kit No. 760747 and the Rudder Piper Service Kit No. 760705, the Vne may be increased to 201 knots.

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES Piper PA-24 (Comanche) Series Aeroplanes AD/PA-24/28 Amdt 1 Normal Operating and Never Exceed Speed Limitations - Reduction 2/75 Applicability: Models PA24, PA24-250 and PA24-260. Requirement: Reduce Vno and Vne speeds as follows: 1. Aircraft not incorporating Rudder Balance Weight Installations Kit, Piper P/N 760705: PA-24 reduce Vne to 160 kts. IAS; PA24-250 and PA24-260 reduce Vno to 147 Kts. IAS and Vne to 165 Kts. IAS. 2. Aircraft incorporating Rudder Balance Weight Installation Kit, Piper P/N 760705: PA-24 reduce Vne to 172 kts. IAS; PA24-250 and PA24-260 reduce Vno to 158 kts. IAS and Vne to 179 kts. IAS. Note 1: For PA24-250 and PA24-260 type aeroplanes incorporating Stabilator Piper Service Kit No. 760747 in addition to Rudder Piper Service Kit No. 760705 - Vne may be increased to 201 knots. Note 2: This Directive reflects the contents of FAA AD Piper 72-22-5 Amdt. 39-1545 as amended by Amdt. 39-2052. Compliance: For Para. 1 - Before 10 November 1972. For Para. 2 - Within 30 days after 10 November 1972.

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