AD 2016-07-21
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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