AD 64-06-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-150 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Model PA-28 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-160 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Model PA-28 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-180 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Model PA-28 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-235 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Model PA-28 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28S-160 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Model PA-28 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28S-180 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper All Model PA-28 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the control wheel hub front and back, and in the area of the retaining pin could lead to failure of the control wheel assembly.
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Required Actions
Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date, remove the Piper medallion, inspect the control wheel for cracks using dye penetrant and magnifying glass, and sand suspected areas. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 100 hours if cracks are within limits; replace with new P/N 62824 or 62818 within 50 or 10 hours if cracks exceed specified lengths.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-28S-160, PA-28S-180 aircraft, serial numbers 28-1 to 28-868 inclusive, with control wheel assembly P/N 62818 installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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