AD 63-17-05

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-25-235 Aircraft

AD Number
63-17-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
Federal Register: August 22, 1963

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Lavia Argentina S.A. (Laviasa) PA-25-235 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-25-235 Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Weld separations on the end of the landing gear shock strut assembly, Piper P/N 486604, which attaches to the landing gear vee assembly.

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Required Actions

Perform a daily inspection of the specified weld joints for cracks using dye penetrant or FAA approved equivalent methods until the replacement is accomplished. Replace cracked landing gear shock struts before further flight. Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, replace each landing gear shock strut assembly with a new one identifiable by red oxide primer paint.

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Compliance Time

Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Piper Model PA-25-235 Aircraft Serial Numbers 25-2000 through 25-2519 (Restricted and Normal Category)

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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