AD 2023-25-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes

AD Number
2023-25-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2023-2241
FR Citation
88 FR 86571

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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