AD 2003-09-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper | Aircraft | Airworthiness Directives; the New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235, PA-23-250, and PA-E23-250 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Damage to the flap control torque tube, including cracks, corrosion, wear, or elongation of the attachment bolt holes, could result in failure of the flap operating system.
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Required Actions
Repetitively inspect the flap control torque tube for damage. Replace any damaged torque tube with an improved design flap control torque tube or torque tube assembly. Compliance with this AD will eliminate the need for repetitive inspections once the improved design is installed.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235, PA-23-250, and PA-E23-250 airplanes that do not incorporate a certain design flap control torque tube or torque tube assembly.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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