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AD 72-01-07 ACTIVE

Failure of Engine Mount
Key Information
AD Number 72-01-07 Status Active
Effective Date April 17, 1972 Issue Date April 05, 1972
Docket Number Unknown Amendment 39-1434
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-18 PA-18-105 (Special) PA-18-125 (Army L-21A) PA-18-135 PA-18A PA-18A-135
Regulatory Text

72-01-07 PIPER: Amdt. 39-1369 as amended by Amendment 39-1434. Applies to Piper Model PA-18, PA-18-105, -125, -135, PA-18A, PA-18A-125, -135, and seaplane versions of those models which have been modified after May 14, 1968 in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate SA 136 AL to incorporate the installation of the Lycoming O-320 engine (150 HP). Factory delivered models having serial numbers 18-3771 and 18-3781 and above, incorporating the O-320 engine, are not affected by this AD.

Compliance is required as indicated.

To prevent possible failure of the engine mount, within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, install engine mount, P/N 12351- 12, in accordance with Piper Drawing Number 12351, Mount Assembly-engine, including Revision J dated January 16, 1968, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch of an FAA region (or in the case of the Western Region, the Chief,Aircraft Engineering Division).

NOTE: Engine mount assembly P/N 12351-12 may be identified by the gage of Tube "A" and Tube "B" which measure .049 inches, and by the incorporation of two reinforcing plates, number 14438, mounted at the lower right engine attachment points as shown on Piper Drawing Number 12351, Mount Assembly-Engine, including Revision J dated January 16, 1968.

Amendment 39-1369 became effective January 27, 1972.

This Amendment 39-1434 becomes effective April 17, 1972.

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