# Proposed AD 97-CE-41-AD: The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA- 31T, PA-31T1, PA-31T2, PA-31T3, PA-42, PA-42-720, and PA-42-1000 Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 97-26-12
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: July 24, 1997, 62 FR 39793
- Comments due: October 3, 1997
- Became: [AD 97-26-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-26-12)
- Docket: 97-CE-41-AD
- FR document: 97-19485
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/cf/63/cf636161baa6a34119a2ede7c1000a31ec11fca035e4c52158c1c5fd025ee2e2 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-07-24/pdf/97-19485.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/07/24/97-19485/airworthiness-directives-the-new-piper-aircraft-inc-models-pa--31t-pa-31t1-pa-31t2-pa-31t3-pa-42
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/97-CE-41-AD

## Summary

This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Models PA-31T, PA-31T1, PA-31T2, PA-31T3, PA-42, PA-42-720, and PA-42-1000 airplanes. The proposed AD would require amending the Limitations Section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) to prohibit the positioning of the power levers below the flight idle stop while the airplane is in flight. This amendment would include a statement of consequences if the limitation is not followed. The proposed AD is the result of numerous incidents and five documented accidents involving airplanes equipped with turboprop engines where the propeller beta was improperly utilized during flight. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent loss of airplane control or engine overspeed with consequent loss of engine power caused by the power levers being positioned below the flight idle stop while the airplane is in flight.

## Notices in this docket

- Jul 24, 1997: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 97-19485, comments due Oct 3, 1997 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/07/24/97-19485/airworthiness-directives-the-new-piper-aircraft-inc-models-pa--31t-pa-31t1-pa-31t2-pa-31t3-pa-42)

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