AD 66-18-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-24-260 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-24-260 and PA-30 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-30 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-24-260 and PA-30 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Inadequate extension of the baggage door latch through the latch striker plate could result in inadvertent unlatching during flight.
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Required Actions
Inspect the baggage door latch to ensure it extends through the latch striker plate 1/4 inch +0, -1/16 inch from the top of the striker plate. If not compliant, replace retaining screws with AN 526-1032R14 screws and insert AN 960-10 washers between the door jamb and striker plate. If more than three washers are needed, rework the door jamb to achieve the required dimension in an FAA-approved manner.
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Compliance Time
within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-24-260 and PA-30 Airplanes with specified serial numbers: PA-24-260 serial numbers 24-4247, 24-4300 through 24-4443, 24-4445 through 24-4448, 24-4450 through 24-4452, 24-4454 through 24-4456, 24-4461, 24-4465, 24-4467, 24-4474, 24-4475; PA-30 serial numbers 30-853, 30-902 through 30-1087, 30-1089 through 30-1093, 30-1095, 30-1096, 30-1098 through 30-1106, 30-1109, 30-1112, 30-1113, 30-1117, 30-1120, 30-1127, and 30-1129 through 30-1137.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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