AD 62-26-06

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Models PA-28-150 and PA-28-160 Airplanes

AD Number
62-26-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
Federal Register: December 8, 1962

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-28-150 Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Models PA-28-150 and PA-28-160 Airplanes
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-28-160 Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Models PA-28-150 and PA-28-160 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks have been found in the exhaust system piping, specifically in welded joints and tubing bends near the junction of cylinder stacks and main exhaust manifold.

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Required Actions

Remove carburetor heat muff shroud and conduct a close visual inspection of the complete exhaust system piping for cracks in all welded joints and tubing bends. If cracks are found, repair by gas welding using AISI 321 or 347 corrosion resistant steel.

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Compliance Time

within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and each 50 hours' time in service thereafter

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Affected Aircraft

Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-28-150 and PA-28-160 models with serial numbers 28-03, 28-1 through 28-671, 28-678, 28-679, 28-681, 28-685, 28-690, 28-691, 28-693, 28-697, 28-706, and 28-707, except those with Exhaust Assembly P/N 63726 installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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