AD 68-12-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28R-180 | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER Model PA-28R-180 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the gear retraction fittings could cause collapse of the main landing gear.
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Required Actions
Place the aircraft on jacks, remove existing retraction fittings (part numbers 67031-00 L.H. and 67031-01 R.H.), replace with part numbers 67031-02 (L.H.) and 67031-03 (R.H.), install bushing part number 65003-48, torque to 20-25 inch pounds, replace clevis bolt with part number 424 181 (AN393-24), use existing washers, safety with cotter pin part number 424 051 (AN380-2-2), and perform retraction test to ensure proper operation.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-28R-180 Series Airplanes, serial numbers 28-30004 to 28-30358 incl., 28-30361 to 28-30390 incl., 28-30392 to 28-30401 incl., 28-30403 to 28-30416 incl., 28-30418 to 28-30420 incl., 28-30423 to 28-30426 incl., 28-30428 to 28-30443 incl., 28-30445 to 28-30448 incl., 28-30451 to 28-30457 incl., 28-30459 to 28-30461 incl., 28-30462, 28-30464, 28-30466 to 28-30468 incl., 28-30470, 28-30472, 28-30473, 28-30477 to 28-30483 to 28-30485 incl., 28-30489, 28-30492, 28-30493, 28-30496, 28-30497, 28-30500, 28-30502, 28-30504, 28-30521, 28-30523 and 28-30525.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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