75-16-02 PIPER: Amendment 39-2270. Applies to Models PA-31P, Serial Nos. 31P-1 through 31P-7530019 and PA-31T, Serial Nos. 31T-400002 through 31T-7520022 certificated in all categories except aircraft incorporating Piper Kit No. 76-923, Rudder and Nose Gear Steering Cable Replacement or equivalent.
To prevent possible hazards in flight associated with restricted rudder travel due to rudder nose gear steering cable entwinement, accomplish the following:
1. Within the next fifty hours in service from the effective date of this AD, replace the existing rudder nose gear steering cable installation in accordance with the instructions and parts contained in Piper Kit No. 760-923, Rudder and Nose Gear Steering Cable Replacement or equivalent.
2. Equivalent replacement must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region.
(Piper Service Bulletin No. 446 refers to this subject.)
This supersedes Amendment, AD 72-26-2.
This amendment is effective July 29, 1975.