A-87-022
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Issue an Airworthiness Directive applicable to all Piper Seneca model PA-34 series airplanes requiring compliance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 633B, part I, "Preflight and Postflight Inspection," relating to the forward baggage door, specifically mandating the use of tiedown straps or nets to secure any baggage or other items carried in the nose baggage compartment during flight; and part II, "Inspection and Rigging Checks," except that these checks need be performed only during annual or 100-hour inspections rather than at 25-hour intervals. These requirements should remain effective until substantial design improvements have been incorporated in the nose baggage door latching/locking mechanisms, as outlined in the succeeding recommendation.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to issue an Airworthiness Directive for all Piper Seneca PA-34 series airplanes, requiring compliance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 633B. The directive mandates preflight and postflight inspections, including securing baggage with tiedown straps or nets in the nose compartment, and inspection and rigging checks during annual or 100-hour inspections. These requirements remain in effect until substantial design improvements are made to the nose baggage door latching mechanisms.
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 Alternate Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Jun 28, 1988 |
| NTSB number | 80659 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).