AD 70-26-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-140 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-140, 150, 160, 180, 235, PA-28R-180, 200, PA-28S-180, 200, PA32-260, 300 and PA-32S-300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-150 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-140, 150, 160, 180, 235, PA-28R-180, 200, PA-28S-180, 200, PA32-260, 300 and PA-32S-300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-160 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-140, 150, 160, 180, 235, PA-28R-180, 200, PA-28S-180, 200, PA32-260, 300 and PA-32S-300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-180 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-140, 150, 160, 180, 235, PA-28R-180, 200, PA-28S-180, 200, PA32-260, 300 and PA-32S-300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-235 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-140, 150, 160, 180, 235, PA-28R-180, 200, PA-28S-180, 200, PA32-260, 300 and PA-32S-300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28R-180 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-140, 150, 160, 180, 235, PA-28R-180, 200, PA-28S-180, 200, PA32-260, 300 and PA-32S-300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28R-200 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-140, 150, 160, 180, 235, PA-28R-180, 200, PA-28S-180, 200, PA32-260, 300 and PA-32S-300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28S-180 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-140, 150, 160, 180, 235, PA-28R-180, 200, PA-28S-180, 200, PA32-260, 300 and PA-32S-300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32-260 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-140, 150, 160, 180, 235, PA-28R-180, 200, PA-28S-180, 200, PA32-260, 300 and PA-32S-300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32-300 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-28-140, 150, 160, 180, 235, PA-28R-180, 200, PA-28S-180, 200, PA32-260, 300 and PA-32S-300 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the stabilator balance weight tube in the area of the attachment bolt holes.
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Required Actions
Inspect the stabilator balance weight tube assembly for cracks using dye penetrant. Remove paint from the tube's attachment bolt holes area. Replace the tube if cracks are found. Inspect stabilator mounting points and install washers if side movement is detected. Visually inspect stabilator fittings for cracks or loose rivets and replace or repair as necessary.
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Compliance Time
Compliance required as indicated: I. Aircraft with less than 500 hours total time: inspect at 500 hours total time or within 50 hours time in service after AD effective date, then repeat every 200 hours. II. Aircraft with 500-1000 hours: inspect within 50 hours after AD effective date, then repeat every 200 hours. III. Aircraft over 1000 hours: inspect within 25 hours after AD effective date, then repeat every 200 hours.
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models PA-28-140, 150, 160, 180, 235, PA-28R-180, 200, PA-28S-180, 200, PA32-260, 300, PA-32S-300 with specific serial ranges as listed in the AD.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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