SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Piper PA-18 Super Cub · Airworthiness Directives
Overview
This document is a Schedule of Airworthiness Directives issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia, specifically addressing the Piper PA-18 and PA-19 Super Cub series aeroplanes. It outlines the requirements for inspecting and modifying the lower horizontal stabiliser brace wire fuselage attachment tab for all PA-18-150 models within a specified serial number range. The directive emphasizes compliance timelines for inspections and modifications to ensure the airworthiness of affected aircraft. This document is crucial for maintaining safety standards and compliance with aviation regulations.
- Inspect the lower horizontal stabiliser brace wire fuselage attachment tab within 100 hours after December 31, 1981.
- Modify the attachment tab within 300 hours after December 31, 1981, if not already accomplished.
- The directive applies specifically to PA-18-150 models with serial numbers 18-8602 to 18-8109013.
- Aircraft modified to Piper SB No. 706 do not require further rework.
- This directive is crucial for ensuring the airworthiness of the affected aircraft.
Document
Source
Originally published by services.casa.gov.au. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Airworthiness Directives
- Year
- 1981
- Pages
- 1
- File size
- 11 KB
- Publisher
- services.casa.gov.au
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In this document
Applicability
The directive applies to all Piper PA-18-150 models with serial numbers ranging from 18-8602 to 18-8109013. This ensures that all relevant aircraft are included in the inspection and modification requirements.
Compliance Requirements
The document specifies two key compliance requirements: first, an inspection must be conducted within 100 hours of time in service after December 31, 1981, unless it has already been accomplished. Second, any necessary modifications must be completed within 300 hours of time in service after the same date.
Background Information
The directive references Piper Service Bulletin No. 706A, which introduces a revised template shape for the horizontal stabiliser brace wire additional support plate. This revision aims to enhance the structural integrity of the aircraft.
Full document text
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES Piper PA-18 and 19 (Super Cub) Series Aeroplanes AD/PA-18/11 Amdt 1 Lower Horizontal Stabiliser Brace Wire Fuselage Attachment Tab - Inspection and Modification 12/81 Applicability: All models PA-18-150 with S/Nos. 18-8602 to 18- 8109013. Document: Piper Service Bulletin No. 706A. (FAA AD 81-06-80 Letter of 13-3-81 refers). Note: Aircraft modified to Piper SB No. 706 do not require further rework. Compliance: 1. Unless already accomplished, inspect within 100 hours time in service after 31 December 1981. 2. Unless already accomplished, modify within 300 hours time in service after 31 December 1981. Background: Revision “A” of Piper SB introduces a revised template shape for horizontal stabiliser brace wire additional support plate.