AD 63-12-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-23 Aircraft

AD Number
63-12-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
Federal Register: June 7, 1963

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-23 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-23 Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the P/N 17058-3 elevator butt rib and P/N 17058-20 elevator butt rib doubler plate incorporated in the P/N 17058-00 elevator assembly.

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Required Actions

Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date, inspect for cracks in the elevator butt rib and doubler plate. Replace cracked parts before further flight. Ensure proper alignment and prevent distortion/over-torquing of attachment bolts when installing parts.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 50 hours' time in service, and within every 100 hours' time in service thereafter

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Affected Aircraft

Piper Aircraft Inc. Model PA-23 Aircraft Serial Numbers 23-1 Through 23-1284, and 23-1286.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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