Charles Parker

Document ID: FAA-2011-0639-0005
Document Type: Public Submission
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration
Received Date: June 27 2011, at 12:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Date Posted: June 27 2011, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Comment Start Date: June 22 2011, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Comment Due Date: August 8 2011, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
Tracking Number: 80eb3a86
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This is comment on Proposed Rule

Airworthiness Directives: Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-24, PA-24-250, and PA 24-260 Airplanes

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I think an initial inspection is warranted and have done so to our A/Cs. SN2349. No cracks were found. However, I would like to point out the following: 1. There has never been an actual failure of this part. 2. Cracks were found in only a small percentage of the fleet. 3. The cause, according to our DER was most likely overtourqueing during previous installation. 4. The cracks do not appear to be time or use related. In recognition of the foregoing, the re-inspection periods should be either extended or eliminated, with replacement considered an permanent fix.