AD 96-10-01 Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA- 28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, and PA-28-180 Airplanes

Makes named: piper. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

The following airplane models and serial numbers, certificated in any category: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Models Serial Nos. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ PA-28-140.................... 28-20000 through 28-7725290. PA-28-150, PA-28-160, and PA- 28-1 through 28-1760. 28-180. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (c) of this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to address it.

Required within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. Note 2: Early compliance is encouraged. To prevent the landing light seal from lodging in the carburetor, which could result in rough engine operation or possible engine failure and loss of control of the airplane, accomplish the following: (a) Replace the landing light support and seal assembly in accordance with the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS section of Piper Service Bulletin No. 975, dated November 2, 1994. (b) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (c) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), One Crown Center, 1895 Phoenix Blvd., Suite 450, Atlanta, Georgia 30349. (1) The request shall be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Atlanta ACO. (2) Alternative methods of compliance approved in accordance with AD 96-10-01, are considered approved as alternative methods of compliance for this AD. Note 3: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Atlanta ACO. (d) The replacements required by this AD shall be done in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 975, dated November 2, 1994. This incorporation by reference was previously approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of June 10, 1996 (61 FR 19813, May 3, 1996). Copies may be obtained from The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Attn: Customer Service, 2926 Piper Dr., Vero Beach, Florida 32960. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW, suite 700, Washington, DC. (e) This amendment becomes effective on December 14, 1998. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 22, 1998. Michael Gallagher, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 98-28970 Filed 10-29-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P