A-90-069
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ISSUE AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE APPLICABLE TO PIPER PA-31 SERIES AIRPLANES REQUIRING THAT THE AILERON BELL CRANK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLIES IN THESE AIRPLANES BE MODIFIED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION INSTRUCTIONS, TO PRECLUDE MISCONNECTION OF THE CABLES. IF IT IS THAT SUCH MODIFICATION CANNOT BE IMPLEMENTED OR WOULD BE IMPRACTICAL, REQUIRE THAT PLACARDS BE PLACED ON OR NEAR THE AILERON BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY, CLEARLY INDICATING THE PROPER METHOD OF CONNECTING THE CABLES.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to issue an airworthiness directive for Piper PA-31 series airplanes requiring modification of the aileron bell crank control cable assemblies per Piper instructions to prevent cable misconnection. If modification is impractical, placards must be placed on or near the assembly showing the proper connection method.
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 | Dec 18, 1990 |
| NTSB number | DEN90FA066 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).