AD 2001-08-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aerostar | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Aircraft Corporation Models PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P), PA-60-602P (Aerostar 602P), and PA-60-700P (Aerostar 700P) Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of the main landing gear lower side brace at the upper bolt lug where the upper and lower side braces connect, which could result in failure of the main landing gear lower side brace.
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Required Actions
Replace both main landing gear lower side brace assemblies with Aerostar part number 400084-001 lower side brace assemblies. Do not install main landing gear lower side brace assemblies that are not Aerostar part number 400084-001 or FAA-approved equivalent part number.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after June 12, 2001, unless already performed.
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Affected Aircraft
Aerostar Aircraft Corporation Models PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P), PA-60-602P (Aerostar 602P), and PA-60-700P (Aerostar 700P) airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 1026.
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