Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2017-02-07 · Effective 2017-02-22 · 82 FR 9498
Document
Document number
2017-01689
Federal Register citation
82 FR 9498
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Piper
Publication date
2017-02-07
Effective date
2017-02-22
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-0045
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-31T, PA-31T1, PA-31T2, PA-31T3, and PA- 31P-350 airplanes. This AD requires repetitive detailed visual inspections of the wiring below the main circuit breaker panel for proper clearance and evidence of damage and rerouting or replacing wires and/or parts as necessary. This AD was prompted by a fatal accident where evidence of thermal damage in this area was found. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.