A-84-085
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
IN VIEW OF THE POTENTIALLY SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES OF A MAIN LANDING GEAR SEPARATION, THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ISSUE AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE TO REQUIRE COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 779, DATED MAY 25, 1984, WHICH RECOMMENDS INSPECTION OF THE STRUT HOUSING ASSEMBLY AND REPLACEMENT OF THE LANDING GEAR UPPER BEARING RETAINING PINS WITHIN THE NEXT 100 HOURS OF OPERATION OR AT THE NEXT SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE EVENT, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an airworthiness directive mandating compliance with Piper Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletin No. 779, which requires inspection of the strut housing assembly and replacement of the landing gear upper bearing retaining pins within the next 100 flight hours or at the next scheduled maintenance, whichever comes first.
This plain-language summary is written by FlightFinder to explain the recommendation above. It is not the official wording — the verbatim NTSB text is quoted above.
Details
| Status | Closed - Acceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Jun 7, 1985 |
| NTSB number | ANC83IA150 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).