AD 67-20-04

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes

AD Number
67-20-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
Federal Register: June 29, 1967

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-28-140 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-28-150 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-28-160 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-28-180 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-28-235 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-28R-180 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-28S-160 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-28S-180 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-32-260 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-32-300 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the main landing gear torque link due to insufficient distance from the bolt hole to the machined surface on the boss (0.350 inches or less) or inadequate contact on the face of the torque link stops, which could result in side loads on the torque links.

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Required Actions

Measure the distance from the bolt hole to the machined surface on the torque link boss; replace links with Piper Part Number 65691-00 if the distance is 0.350 inches or less. Inspect torque link stops for full contact width; rework if contact is only on inboard or outboard edge. Install Piper Kit Number 757 123 when replacing links. Ensure proper landing gear servicing per service manual.

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Compliance Time

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

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Affected Aircraft

Piper Models PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes equipped with Main Landing Gear Torque Links drilled for lubricator fittings.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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