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AD 55-07-02 ACTIVE

Landing Gear Tube Reinforcement
Key Information
AD Number 55-07-02 Status Active
Effective Date Not specified Issue Date December 04, 1956
Docket Number Unknown Amendment N/A
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-22
Regulatory Text

55-07-02 PIPER: Applies to All Model PA-22 Aircraft Except Serial Numbers 22-2377, 22-2379, 22-2385, 22-2388, 22-2389, 22-2391, 22-2394 and Up.

Compliance required by June 1, 1955.

Numerous instances have been reported of cracking in the leading edge of the streamlined tube of the landing gear at the point where the tube joins the inboard end of the axle. To prevent future failures, this joint should be reinforced by welding a steel strap reinforcement.

(Piper Service Letter No. 124 dated August 30, 1954, covers the same subject.)

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