AD 2020-24-10

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Aircraft Corporation Airplanes

AD Number
2020-24-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0574
FR Citation
85 FR 82307

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aerostar Various Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Aircraft Corporation Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Corrosion on the elevator and aileron balance tubes, which may be hidden by rubber boots, could result in failure of the aileron and elevator balance tubes, jamming of the aileron and/or elevator balance tubes, and loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Repetitively inspect the elevator and aileron balance tubes for corrosion (pitting and flaking) and rust (discoloration) and replace the tube.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Aerostar Model PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P), PA-60-602P (Aerostar 602P), and PA-60-700P (Aerostar 700P) airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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