AD 61-20-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-24 "250" Aircraft

AD Number
61-20-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
Federal Register: September 20, 1961

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-24-250 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-24 "250" Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Cracks occurring in the exhaust stack assembly, right side, P/N 21664-03, particularly in the area where the rear engine cylinder exhaust stack is welded to the exhaust stack assembly.

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Required Actions

Inspect the carburetor heat shroud assembly (P/N 21664-03) for cracks or deterioration within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date. If cracks or deterioration are found, replace the assembly before further flight. Install a clamp-on reinforcement (Piper Kit No. 754396 or equivalent) within 100 hours' time in service after initial compliance with the inspection requirement.

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Compliance Time

Within 25 hours' time in service after effective date of this AD for the initial inspection, and within 100 hours' time in service after initial compliance with the inspection for the reinforcement installation.

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Affected Aircraft

Piper Model PA-24-250 Aircraft, serial numbers 24-103 to 24-1629 inclusive, which do not have a reinforcing plate welded to the stack in the area where the rear engine cylinder stack is welded to the exhaust stack assembly.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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