Airworthiness directives › 2024-10-04
AD 2024-10-04 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
Makes named: piper. Models named: PA-28-181, PA-28R-201, PA-34-220T, PA-44-180. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
This AD applies to Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-28-181, PA-28R-201, PA-34-220T, and PA-44-180 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers as identified in Piper Service Bulletin No. 1413, dated April 9, 2024 (Piper Service Bulletin No. 1413).
Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Required actions
(1) Before further flight after the effective date of this AD, remove the wing fastening hardware securing the aft spar attachment and do the inspection and applicable corrective actions in accordance with Part II, paragraphs 2, 3, 4b, 4c, 5, and 6, of the Instructions in Piper Service Bulletin No. 1413, except the corrosion inspection and corrosion corrective actions are not required by this AD. (2) If, during the inspection specified in Part II, paragraph 3, of the Instructions in Piper Service Bulletin No. 1413, as required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, any discrepancy is found, before further flight, do an inspection of the bolt holes common to the forward spar attachment for wear that exceeds the specified limits, and before further flight replace any component that has a bolt hole that exceeds the specified limits, in accordance with Part II, paragraph 7, of the Instructions in Piper Service Bulletin No. 1413. (3) If it is determined that the corrective actions required by paragraph (g)(1) or the replacement required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD are necessary, submit a report to the FAA at the address referenced in paragraph (j) of this AD. The report must include the airplane registration and serial number, airplane hours time-in-service, a description of the condition discovered, the wing or wings affected, and a description of the replacement or corrective action performed. Submit the report at the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(3)(i) or (ii) of this AD. (i) If the action was done on or after the effective date of this AD, submit the report within 10 days after the action was done. (ii) If the action was done before the effective date of this AD, submit the report within 10 days after the effective date of this AD.
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by a report of a double-drilled bolt hole of the rear wing spar attachment fitting found during an unscheduled inspection of an airplane due to a ground collision with an automobile. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the reduction of strength of the part to below its limit load. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in separation of the wing and loss of control of the airplane.
Affected ADs
None.
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