AD 2016-07-21

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Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes

AD Number
2016-07-21
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-5432
FR Citation
81 FR 21261

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Piper Aircraft Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the right wing rib at wing station 140.09, caused by a production quality control issue, reduce structural integrity of the wing, potentially leading to the inability of the wing rib to carry ultimate load.

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Required Actions

Inspect the right wing rib at wing station 140.09 for cracks and take necessary corrective action, including repair if cracks are found.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-28-161, PA-28-181, and PA-28R-201 airplanes, with expanded serial number applicability as per Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 1279A.

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