Piper PA-34 Nose Gear Centering Attach Bolt
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What to do
Owners and operators of Piper PA-34-200, PA-34-200T, and PA-34-220T aircraft should inspect the nose gear center spring assembly and replace the hex-head bolt with a clevis bolt and washers as specified in Piper Service Bulletin No. 893 dated October 11, 1988. No mandatory compliance deadline is specified, but timely incorporation of the service bulletin is recommended to reduce the risk of nose gear failure.
Summary
The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB CE-09-15 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing a nose gear centering attach bolt issue on Piper Aircraft Models PA-34-200, PA-34-200T, and PA-34-220T. It highlights a potential failure of the nose landing gear to extend due to the hex-head bolt on the nose gear centering spring rod-end jamming against the nose gear door actuation aft tube assembly. This bulletin provides awareness but does not mandate corrective action under 14 CFR part 39.
What changed
SAIB CE-09-15 introduces an alert regarding the potential for nose gear extension failure caused by the hex-head bolt contacting the nose gear door actuation tube. It recommends compliance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 893, which involves inspecting and replacing the hex-head bolt with a clevis bolt and washers to prevent this issue. This bulletin serves as an informational update rather than a new regulatory requirement.
Why it matters
This bulletin is important for aviation professionals because failure of the nose landing gear to extend can compromise safe landing operations and emergency procedures. Operators and maintenance personnel need to be aware of this potential issue to prevent nose gear malfunction and ensure continued airworthiness. Understanding this concern helps maintain safety and avoid unexpected gear extension failures during flight.
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