AD 69-23-03

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-18-150 Airplanes

AD Number
69-23-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-18-150 Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-18-150 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Lower longerons made from 1025 steel instead of approved 4130 steel could fail, posing a structural hazard.

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Required Actions

Inspect lower longerons by sanding, applying nitric acid, and testing for 1025 steel reaction. Ground aircraft if 1025 steel is found until approved alteration. Return to service if 4130 steel confirmed.

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Compliance Time

before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Piper Model PA-18-150 airplanes, serial numbers 18-8809 through 18-8851, except 18-8844 and 18-8849.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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