AD 70-09-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28R-180 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28R-180 and PA-28R-200 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28R-200 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28R-180 and PA-28R-200 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the propeller spinner body, cap, or bulkhead starting from blade cut-outs, attachment holes, pilot holes, or plate nuts could lead to structural failure.
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Required Actions
Within 25 hours' time in service after the effective date, remove and inspect spinner components (Piper Part Nos. 66786-00, 68713-00, 760290, 66785-00, 68734-00) for cracks. Recurrent inspections at intervals not exceeding 25 hours' time in service unless replaced with Piper kit 760410V. Bulkhead removal requires authorized personnel.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models PA-28R-180 (serial numbers 28R-31071, 28R-31073 through 28R-31266) and PA-28R-200 (serial numbers 28R-35001 through 28R-35698, 28R-35700, 28R-35702, 28R-35704, 28R-35705, 28R-35709, and 28R-35711 through 28R-35713)
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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