AD 63-12-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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