Airworthiness directives › 2023-25-02
AD 2023-25-02 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
Makes named: piper. Models named: PA-46-350P, PA-46-500TP, PA-46-600TP. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
This AD applies to Piper Aircraft, Inc. airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this AD, certificated in any category. (1) Model PA-46-350P airplanes, serial numbers 4636811 through 4636814 inclusive and 4636816 through 4636829 inclusive. (2) Model PA-46-500TP airplanes, serial numbers 4697692 through 4697700 inclusive. (3) Model PA-46-600TP airplanes, serial numbers 4698224 through 4698240 inclusive and 4698242 through 4698274 inclusive.
Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Required actions
Before further flight after the effective date of this AD, do all applicable actions identified as “RC” (required for compliance) in, and in accordance with Part III. of the Instructions in Piper Service Bulletin No. 1409A, dated November 21, 2023 (Piper SB 1409A).
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by a report that a bearing fell out of a control column mount during routine handling prior to installation in an affected airplane and the discovery that a quality escape condition could exist on other airplanes. The FAA is issuing this AD to address a missing retaining ring in a control column mount. A missing retaining ring in a control column mount, if not addressed, could lead to a major failure in the aileron quadrant assembly and result in loss of pitch and roll control during flight with consequent loss of control of the airplane.
Affected ADs
None.
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