Piper PA-38 (Tomahawk) Series Aeroplanes
Piper PA-38 (Tomahawk) Series Aeroplanes
Piper PA-38 (Tomahawk) Series Aeroplanes
| AD/PA-38/16 Amdt 2 | Main Landing Gear Attach Bolts - Modification | 13/2008 |
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| Applicability: | Model PA-38-112, all serial numbers. |
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| Requirement: | Modify the main landing gear system in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 673B dated 2 October 1986.Note: USA AD 90-19-03 refers. |
| Compliance: | At the first scheduled maintenance event for the issue of a maintenance release after the effective date of this AD, determine whether the Main Landing Gear Bolt Replacement Kit is installed. If this Kit is not installed, inspect the saddle clamps to determine whether they are forged or welded.At the second scheduled maintenance event for the issue of a maintenance release after the effective date of this AD, ensure the appropriate Main Landing Gear Bolt Replacement Kit is installed.Note: For aircraft with forged saddle clamps the appropriate kit is Piper P/N765-171; and for aircraft with welded saddle clamps the appropriate kit is 765-172. |
| This Amendment becomes effective on 18 December 2008. | |
| Background: | This AD was originally issued in 1980 to mandate Piper SB No. 673.Amendment 1 was issued in 1982 to mandate Piper SB No. 673A.This amendment is issued to mandate Piper SB No. 673B and to align with USA FAA AD 90-19-03. |
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David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
5 November 2008