COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Piper PA-42 (Cheyenne III) Series Aeroplanes
AD/PA-42/9 Landing Gear Upper Bearing Retaining
Pins and Strut Assemblies Applicability: All model PA-42 with S/Nos 42-7800001 to 42-8001106. Requirement: Action in accordance with Piper S.B. No 779A.
Note: FAA AD85-08-05 refers.
Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 31 October 1985.
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Background: Failure of landing gear upper bearing retaining pins could result in unrestricted extension of the piston tube and wheel assemblies.
This Directive requires the replacement of the retaining pins and, in addition, an inspection and replacement of the upper bearing as applicable.