Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-161, PA-28-181, PA-28-201T, PA-28-236, PA-28R-201, PA-28RT-201, PA-28R-201T, PA-28RT-201T, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32-301, PA-32-301T, PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300, PA-32RT-300T, PA-32R-301, PA-32R-301T, PA-34-200T and PA-44-180 Airplanes

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Overview

This document is an Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that affects several Piper aircraft models, including the Piper PA-44-180 Seminole. The directive mandates compliance with specific maintenance actions to ensure the safety and airworthiness of the affected aircraft. The AD is effective from July 1, 1980, and outlines procedures for addressing issues related to radio communication systems in these aircraft. Pilots and maintenance personnel are required to perform checks and modifications as specified to prevent potential failures in radio communication, which is critical for safe flight operations. The document serves as a regulatory requirement for operators of the affected models to maintain compliance and ensure ongoing airworthiness.

Effective date of the AD is July 1, 1980.
Compliance is required within 10 hours and 100 hours of service after the effective date.
The PA-44-180 Seminole is included in the list of affected models with serial numbers 44-7995001 through 44-8095020.
Operators must conduct operational checks of all radios after modifications are made.
Maintenance record entries are mandatory after compliance actions.

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Type: Airworthiness Directives
Year: 1980
Pages: 4
File size: 98 KB
Publisher: www.dolmint.com

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Compliance Requirements

The AD requires compliance within specified time frames. Within the next 10 hours of service after the effective date, operators must locate the audio adapter connector in the main radio harness, disconnect the muting relay plug, and conduct an operational check of all radios. A maintenance record entry must also be made. Additionally, within the next 100 hours of service, further actions are required, including the removal of a capacitor and installation of a diode, followed by another operational check.

Affected Models and Serial Numbers

The AD applies to a range of Piper models, including the PA-44-180 Seminole, with specific serial number ranges provided for each model. For the PA-44-180, the affected serial numbers range from 44-7995001 to 44-8095020. This ensures that operators can identify whether their aircraft is subject to the directive.

Maintenance Record Entry

Operators must make a maintenance record entry after completing the required actions outlined in the AD. This documentation is essential for maintaining compliance and ensuring that all necessary checks and modifications have been performed.

Safety notes

Failure to comply with the AD may result in disruption of radio communication, which is critical for flight safety.

Full document text

RGL Home Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Amendment 39-3810; AD 80-14-03 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-161, PA-28-181, PA-28-201T, PA-28-236, PA-28R-201, PA-28RT-201, PA-28R-201T, PA-28RT-201T, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32-301, PA-32-301T, PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300, PA-32RT-300T, PA-32R-301, PA-32R-301T, PA-34-200T and PA-44-180 Airplanes PDF Copy (If Available): Preamble Information AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT DATES: Effective July 1, 1980. Regulatory Information 80-14-03 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-3810. Applies to the following airplanes certificated in all categories equipped with Bendix, King or Narco transmitters with factory installed control wheel push-to-talk switches. Models Affected Serial Numbers Affected PA-28-161 Warrior II 28-7816001 through 28-8016289 PA-28-181 Archer II 28-7890001 through 28-8090266 Piper Model PA-28-161, PA-28-181, PA-28-201T, https://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAD.nsf/AOCA... 1 of 4 8/1/2020, 3:14 PM PA-28-201T Turbo Dakota 28-7921001 through 28-7921091 PA-28-236 Dakota 28-7911001 through 28-8011096 PA-28R-201 Arrow III 28R-7837001 through 28R-7837317 PA-28RT-201 Arrow IV 28R-7918001 through 28R-8018049 PA-28R-201T Turbo Arrow III 28R-7803001 through 28R-7803373 PA-28RT-201T Turbo Arrow IV 28R-7931001 through 28R-8031074 PA-32-260 Six 32-7800001 through 32-7800008 PA-32-300 Six 300 32-7840001 through 32-7940290 PA-32-301 Saratoga 32-8006001 through 32-8006015 PA-32-301T Turbo Saratoga 32-8024001 through 32-8024007 PA-32R-300 Lance 32-7880001 through 32-7880068 PA-32RT-300 Lance II 32R-7885001 through 32R-7985105 PA-32RT-300T Turbo Lance II 32R-7787001, 32R-7887002 through 32R-7987126 PA-32R-301 Saratoga SP 32R-8013001 through 32R-8013071 PA-32R-301T Turbo Saratoga SP 32R-802900 1 through 32R-8029068 PA-34-200T Seneca II 34-7870001 through 34-8070150 PA-44-180 Seminole 44-7995001 through 44-8095020 Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished to prevent disruption of radio communication. (a) Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, comply with the following: (1) Locate the audio adapter connector in the main radio harness behind the radio stack. This is the interconnect for individual radios in the audio selector panel. (2) Locate the muting relay plug in this connector. It is a three (3) pin plug containing wires ASP-1, ASP-2, and ASP-3 and is positioned at one end of the adapter connector. (3) Disconnect the muting relay plug and attach securely to the harness in accordance with Advisory Circular AC43.13-1A. (4) Conduct complete operational check of all radios. (5) Make a maintenance record entry. (b) Within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, comply with the following: (1) On PA-32-260, PA-32-3O0, PA-32-301, PA-32-301T, PA-32R-300, PA- 32RT-300, PA-32RT-300T, PA-32R-301, PA-32R-301T and PA-34-200T model aircraft gain access by removing four (4) screws from the speaker grille ring. On all other affected models, gain access by lowering the overhead dome panel. Piper Model PA-28-161, PA-28-181, PA-28-201T, https://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAD.nsf/AOCA... 2 of 4 8/1/2020, 3:14 PM (2) Remove the 22 mfd capacitor, part number 454-045, soldered to the muting relay, noting polarity, and install diode as shown in figure 1. Diode is not required on Bendix avionics systems. (3) Reconnect the muting relay plug and conduct radio check for proper operation. (4) Make a maintenance record entry. Piper Service Bulletin No. 681 applies to the same subject. Any equivalent method of compliance with this Airworthiness Directive may be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region. This amendment becomes effective July 1, 1980. Piper Model PA-28-161, PA-28-181, PA-28-201T, https://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAD.nsf/AOCA... 3 of 4 8/1/2020, 3:14 PM 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-28-161, PA-28-181, PA-28-201T, https://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAD.nsf/AOCA... 4 of 4 8/1/2020, 3:14 PM

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