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SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

Piper PA-24 Comanche 260 · Supplemental Type Certificate

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Overview

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 a specific directive related to the replacement of the Beryl Aviation filtrator assembly for models PA24, PA24-250, and PA24-260 that have been modified under FAA Supplemental Type Certificate No. SA2653WE. The directive mandates compliance within a specified time frame, ensuring that aircraft maintain airworthiness and safety standards. This document is crucial for aircraft maintenance personnel and operators of the affected Comanche models, providing clear instructions on necessary modifications to enhance operational safety.

  • The directive applies to Piper PA-24, PA-24-250, and PA-24-260 models.
  • Replacement of the Beryl Aviation filtrator assembly is mandatory.
  • The existing assembly part number B-1113-1 must be replaced with either B-1113-M or B-1113-RM.
  • Compliance is required within 100 hours of service after April 30, 1975.
  • Alternative compliance can be achieved through FAA AD No. 75-05-02.

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Source

Originally published by services.casa.gov.au. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.

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Document details

Type
Supplemental Type Certificate
Year
1975
Pages
1
File size
10 KB
Publisher
services.casa.gov.au
How rare is it?
16Piper PA-24 Comanche 260 registered worldwide

Common. Rarer than 5% of the aircraft models we track.

Documentation completeness
6/7

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Applicability

The directive applies to Piper PA-24 series aircraft, specifically the PA24, PA24-250, and PA24-260 models that have undergone modifications as per FAA Supplemental Type Certificate No. SA2653WE.

Requirement

The directive requires the removal of the existing Beryl Aviation filtrator assembly, part number B-1113-1, and its replacement with either part number B-1113-M or B-1113-RM. Alternatively, compliance with FAA AD No. 75-05-02 is also acceptable.

Compliance

Operators must comply with this directive within 100 hours of time in service after April 30, 1975, ensuring timely action to maintain airworthiness.

Full document text

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-24/35 Beryl Aviation Filtrator Assembly - Replacement 4/75 Applicability: Models PA24, PA24-250, PA24-260 series which have been modified in accordance with FAA Supplemental Type Certificate No. SA2653WE (installation of engine crankcase breather and vacuum pump air-oil separator). Requirement: 1. Remove the Beryl Aviation filtrator assembly P/N B-1113-1 and install either P/N B-1113-M or P/N B-1113-RM; or 2. FAA AD No. 75-05-02. Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 30 April 1975.