AD 2012-17-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper | Aircraft | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks developing in the stabilator horn assembly could lead to failure of the stabilator horn, which could result in a loss of pitch control in flight.
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Required Actions
Replace the stabilator horn assembly and/or perform repetitive inspections of the stabilator horn assembly for corrosion or cracks, as applicable.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-24, PA-24-250, and PA-24-260 airplanes with the specified stabilator horn assembly part numbers.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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