AD 2007-08-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper | Aircraft | Airworthiness Directives; LATINOAMERICANA DE AVIACIÓN (LAVIA) S.A. (Type Certificate Data Sheets No. 2A8 and No. 2A10 Previously Held by The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.) Models PA-25, PA-25-235, and PA-25-260 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; LATINOAMERICANA DE AVIACIÓN (LAVIA) S.A. (Type Certificate Data Sheets No. 2A8 and No. 2A10 Previously Held by The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.) Models PA-25, PA-25-235, and PA-25-260 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Severe corrosion and cracks in both rear and forward supports of the horizontal stabilizer, caused by the accumulation of steam or application products vapors.
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Required Actions
Inspect the horizontal stabilizer supports upon accumulating 1,500 hours time-in-service (TIS) or within the next 50 hours TIS after May 18, 2007, and repeat inspections every 100 hours TIS or 12 months, whichever occurs first. If cracks, corrosion, or discrepancies are found, disassemble and conduct a detailed inspection, followed by corrective action. Modify the horizontal stabilizers as specified in the definitive actions of Service Bulletin No. 25/53/03 by May 18, 2008, or upon accumulating 1,000 hours TIS after May 18, 2007.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 hours TIS after May 18, 2007, for initial inspection; within 1,000 hours TIS after May 18, 2007, for definitive modification.
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Affected Aircraft
LATINOAMERICANA DE AVIACIÓN (LAVIA) S.A. Models PA-25, PA-25-235, and PA-25-260, all serial numbers up to LA-260-06008, certificated in any category.
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