Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28R-201T, PA-28RT-201T, PA-28R-200, PA-28R-201, and PA-28RT-201 Airplanes

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Overview

This document is an Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that addresses safety concerns related to specific Piper aircraft models, including the PA-28RT-201T Turbo Arrow IV. The directive mandates inspections and modifications to the nose landing gear to prevent inadvertent retraction. The AD is applicable to various models of the Piper aircraft, with specific serial numbers listed for compliance. The document outlines the required actions, compliance timelines, and methods for documenting compliance in maintenance records. This AD is crucial for ensuring the safety and airworthiness of the affected aircraft.

The AD mandates inspection and modification of the nose landing gear within 100 hours of time-in-service after June 16, 1982.
Dye penetrant must be used for crack detection during inspections.
Compliance must be documented in the airplane maintenance records.
Airplanes may be flown to a maintenance location under FAR 21.197 for compliance.
The AD applies to several Piper models, including the PA-28RT-201T.

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Type: Airworthiness Directives
Year: 1982
Pages: 2
File size: 48 KB
Publisher: www.dolmint.com

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Nose Landing Gear Inspection and Rigging

This section details the required inspection and modification of the nose landing gear for the affected Piper models. It specifies that within the next 100 hours of time-in-service after the effective date of the AD, operators must inspect, rig, and modify the nose landing gear according to Piper Service Bulletin No. 724A. The inspection must include the use of dye penetrant for crack detection.

Compliance Requirements

Operators must record compliance with this AD in the airplane maintenance records. This includes documenting any previous compliance actions taken. Additionally, airplanes may be flown to a location where the AD can be accomplished under specific regulations.

Effective Dates

The original amendment (39-4349) became effective on March 25, 1982, while the current amendment (39-4408) is effective as of June 16, 1982.

Safety notes

Failure to comply with this AD may result in inadvertent retraction of the nose landing gear, posing a safety risk.

Full document text

RGL Home Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Amendment 39-4408; AD 82-06-11 R1 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28R-201T, PA-28RT-201T, PA-28R-200, PA-28R-201, and PA-28RT-201 Airplanes PDF Copy (If Available): Preamble Information AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT DATES: Effective June 16, 1982. Regulatory Information 82-06-11 R1 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-4349 as amended by Amendment 39-4408. Applies to the following airplanes certificated in any category. Nose Landing Gear Inspection and Rigging (Part I of Service Bulletin) MODELS AFFECTED: SERIAL NUMBERS AFFECTED: PA-28R-201T Turbo Arrow III 28R-7703001 through 28R-7803373 PA-28RT-201T Turbo Arrow IV 28R-7931001 through 28R-8131193 Piper Model PA-28R-201T, PA-28RT-201T, PA-28R-200, https://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAD.nsf/AOCA... 1 of 2 8/1/2020, 3:19 PM Nose Landing Gear Inspection and Modification (Part II of Service Bulletin) MODELS AFFECTED: SERIAL NUMBERS AFFECTED: PA-28R-200 Arrow II 28R-7635522 through 28R-7635545 PA-28R-201 Arrow III 28R-7737001 through 28R-7837317 PA-28RT-201 Arrow IV 28R-7918001 through 28R-8118082 COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent the inadvertent retraction of the nose landing gear, accomplish the following: A) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, inspect, rig and modify the nose landing gear in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 724A, dated April 20, 1982, Parts I and II as applicable, except dye penetrant must be used for detection of cracks. B) Record compliance with this AD by an appropriate entry in the airplane maintenance records. This includes those airplanes where the provisions of this AD have already been accomplished. C) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. D) An equivalent method of compliance may be used when approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Field Office, FAA, 3400 Norman Berry Drive, East Point, Georgia 30344. Amendment 39-4349 became effective on March 25, 1982. This amendment 39-4408 becomes effective on June 16, 1982. Footer Information Comments FAA.gov Home | Privacy Policy | Web Policies & Notices | Contact Us | Help Readers & Viewers: PDF Reader | MS Word Viewer | MS PowerPoint Viewer | MS Excel Viewer | WinZip Piper Model PA-28R-201T, PA-28RT-201T, PA-28R-200, https://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAD.nsf/AOCA... 2 of 2 8/1/2020, 3:19 PM

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