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SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

Piper PA-36 Pawnee Brave · Airworthiness Directives

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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-36 Pawnee Brave series of aeroplanes. It outlines mandatory inspection requirements for the rudder spar, applicable to all models within a specified serial number range. The directive is crucial for maintaining airworthiness and ensuring the safety of the aircraft during operation. Compliance with the directive is required within a defined time frame and at specified intervals thereafter, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections for the rudder spar to prevent potential failures.

  • Initial rudder spar inspection required within 100 hours after April 30, 1977.
  • Subsequent inspections must occur at intervals not exceeding 100 hours.
  • Applicable to all Piper PA-36 models with serial numbers 36-7360001 to 36-7760003.
  • Compliance is mandatory for maintaining airworthiness.
  • Document references Piper SB No. 518.

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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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Type
Airworthiness Directives
Year
1977
Pages
1
File size
9.5 KB
Publisher
services.casa.gov.au
Documentation completeness
4/7

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Rudder Spar - Inspection

This section details the Airworthiness Directive AD/PA-36/17, which mandates an inspection of the rudder spar for all Piper PA-36 models with serial numbers ranging from 36-7360001 to 36-7760003. The initial inspection must be completed within 100 hours of time in service after April 30, 1977, and subsequent inspections are required at intervals not exceeding 100 hours until the rudder is replaced.

Full document text

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES Piper PA-36 (Pawnee Brave) Series Aeroplanes AD/PA-36/17 Rudder Spar - Inspection 4/77 Applicability: All models with S/Nos. 36-7360001 to 36-7760003. Document: Piper SB No. 518. Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 30 April 1977 and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 100 hours time in service until rudder is replaced.