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AD 86-21-10 ACTIVE

Pilots Operating Handbook/AFM Changes
Key Information
AD Number 86-21-10 Status Active
Effective Date November 13, 1986 Issue Date September 10, 1986
Docket Number Unknown Amendment 39-5435
Product Type ["Aircraft"] Product Subtype ["Small Airplane"]
CFR Part --- - Part 39 CFR Section --- - _EMPTY_
Citation This information is not available.
Applicability
Manufacturer(s) Piper Aircraft Inc.
Model(s) PA-42-1000
Regulatory Text

86-21-10 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-5435. Applies to Model PA-42-1000 (S/N's 42-5527001 through 42-5527033) airplanes certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required within 10 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.

To preclude engine flameout during landing, accomplish the following:

(a) Insert copies of this AD in the Pilots Operating Handbook and FAA approved aircraft Flight Manual (POH/AFM) and operate as described herein:

(1) Insert the following in the Operating Limitations Section on pages 2-n: "USE OF CONTINUOUS IGNITION" - "Ignition must be turned ON prior to landing and remain ON until the landing is completed or until climb has been established following a balked landing."

(2) Insert the following in the Normal Procedures Section, pages 4-14, in the BEFORE LANDING CHECKLIST:
"Ignition Switches. . . ON."

(3) Insert the following in the Normal Procedures Section, pages 4-15 in the BALKED LANDING checklist and pages 4-16 in the AFTER LANDING Checklist: "Ignition Switches. . . NORMAL."
NOTE: Piper Service Bulletin 816A, dated January 24, 1986, applies to the subject of this AD.

(b) The requirements of paragraph (a) of this AD may be accomplished by the holder of a pilot certificate issued under Part 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations on any airplane owned or operated by him. The person accomplishing these actions must make the appropriate aircraft maintenance record entry as prescribed by FAR 43.9 and FAR 91.173.

(c) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD, if used, must be approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, ACE-115A, 1075 Inner Loop Road, College Park, Georgia 30337; Telephone (404) 763-7428.

All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the documents referred to herein upon request to Piper Aircraft Corporation, Vero Beach, Florida, or FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.

This amendment becomes effective on November 13, 1986.

Office of Primary Responsibility
["AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch"]