AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE AD/PA-24/29
Piper PA-24 Comanche · Service Bulletins
Overview
This document is an Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) of Australia concerning the Piper PA-24 Comanche series aeroplanes. Specifically, it addresses the installation of a rudder balance weight as per Piper Service Bulletin No. 362A. The directive was originally required to be complied with before February 1973, but it has since been revoked as of October 23, 2008. The cancellation indicates that the installation of the rudder balance weight is no longer necessary for the safety and airworthiness of the aircraft. This document is relevant for operators and maintainers of the Piper PA-24 Comanche, ensuring they are informed about the current requirements and compliance status regarding this specific modification.
- The Airworthiness Directive AD/PA-24/29 has been cancelled as of October 23, 2008.
- The directive previously required the installation of a rudder balance weight in Piper PA-24 Comanche aircraft.
- Compliance with the original directive was required before February 1973.
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
- Service Bulletins
- Year
- 2008
- Pages
- 1
- File size
- 9.3 KB
- Publisher
- services.casa.gov.au
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In this document
Airworthiness Directive Details
The document outlines the cancellation of Airworthiness Directive AD/PA-24/29, which mandated the installation of a rudder balance weight in Piper PA-24 Comanche aircraft. The directive was originally issued due to safety concerns but has been deemed unnecessary as of October 23, 2008.
Background Information
The background section explains that the original requirement for the rudder balance weight installation was based on safety considerations and was to be complied with by February 1973. The directive has now been revoked, indicating that the installation is no longer required.
Full document text
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES Page 1 of 1 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE On the effective date specified below, and for the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below revokes Airworthiness Directive AD/PA-24/29. Piper PA-24 (Comanche) Series Aeroplanes AD/PA-24/29 Rudder Balance Weight - Installation 11/2008 Requirement: CANCELLED. This AD is cancelled on 23 October 2008. Background: This unique Australian AD specified installation of a rudder balance weight in accordance with Piper SB No. 362A. Compliance was required before February 1973. The AD is no longer required. David Villiers Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 9 September 2008