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AD 51-21-02 ACTIVE

Aileron Hinge Brackets
Key Information
AD Number 51-21-02 Status Active
Effective Date Not specified Issue Date Not specified
Docket Number Unknown Amendment N/A
Product Type ["Aircraft"] Product Subtype ["Small Airplane"]
CFR Part --- - Part 39 CFR Section N/A
Citation This information is not available.
Applicability
Manufacturer(s) FS 2003 Corp.
Model(s) PA-12 PA-12S
Regulatory Text

51-21-02 PIPER: Applies to All Model PA-12 Airplanes.

Compliance required not later than October 15, 1951, and each 100 hours of operation thereafter unless reinforcements are installed.

Carefully inspect aileron hinge brackets to false spar attachment fittings, P/N N10931, (3 per wing), for cracks at the bend between the channel and flat portions of the fittings. If cracked fittings are found, add reinforcement bracket P/N 12047. With reinforcement brackets P/N 12047 installed, special inspections may be discontinued.

(Piper Service Bulletin No. 107, dated September 24, 1948, covers this same subject.)