A-88-150
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ISSUE AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE APPLICABLE TO PIPER MODELS PA- 32RT-300T, PA-32-301T, AND PA-32R-301T REQUIRING AT 100- HOUR/ANNUAL INSPECTIONS, OR WHENEVER EXHAUST SYSTEM V-BAND COUPLINGS ARE INSTALLED, COMPLIANCE WITH THE PIPER SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING PROPER INSTALLATION OF THESE ASSEMBLIES (REFERRED TO IN SAFETY RECOMMENDATION A-88-149) OR AN EQUIVALENT PROCEDURE.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to issue an airworthiness directive for Piper Models PA-32RT-300T, PA-32-301T, and PA-32R-301T. The directive would require compliance with the Piper Service Bulletin (or an equivalent procedure) for proper installation of exhaust system V-band couplings during 100-hour/annual inspections or whenever those couplings are installed.
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 | Jul 24, 1989 |
| NTSB number | MKC88FA005 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).