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AD/PA-31/105 - Emergency Exit Window - Modification

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Requires modification of the emergency exit window on specified Piper PA‑31 turboprops per Piper Service Bulletin No. 733 to remedy an excess‑sealant condition that could impede emergency exit removal. It applies only to the serial‑numbered aircraft listed; owners/operators must arrange and pay for the work within 100 flight hours after 31 Aug 1982, accepting the downtime and maintenance risk. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority enforces the deadline to address the evacuation safety concern.

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AD/PA-31/105 - Emergency Exit Window - Modification

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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Piper PA-31 Series Aeroplanes

AD/PA-31/105 Emergency Exit Window - Modification 8/82

Applicability: Model PA-31T with S/Nos. 31T-8120036 to 31T-8120042, 31T-8120044 to 31T- 8120050, 31T-8120055 and 31T- 8120057. Model PA-31T1 with S/Nos. 31T-810040 and 31T-8104041, 31T-8104043 to 31T-8104046, 31T-8104048, 31T-8104051, 31T- 8104054, 31T-8104055, 31T-8104057 and 31T-8104058. Model PA-31T2 with S/Nos. 31T-8166001, 31T-8166005 to 31T-8166017, 31T-8166019 to 31T-8166021, 31T-8166030 and 31T-8166031.

Requirement: Action in accordance with Piper SB No. 733.

Note: FAA AD 82-11-04 refers.

Compliance: Unless previously accomplished, within 100 hours time in service after 31 August 1982.

Background: Manufacturer reports an excess sealant condition exists which could restrict or delay emergency exit removal during an emergency.

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