AD 2023-25-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper | Aircraft | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
A missing retaining ring in a control column mount, if not addressed, could lead to a major failure in the aileron quadrant assembly and result in loss of pitch and roll control of the airplane during flight with consequent loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the left and right control column mounts to determine if a retaining ring is installed, inspecting the bearing in the mount block for the presence of retaining compound, installing a retaining ring, and applying retaining compound to the bearing.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-46-350P, PA-46-500TP, and PA-46-600TP airplanes.
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Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
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