AD 71-17-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) | Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Models 600 and 601 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) | Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Models 600 and 601 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the inboard wing flap attachment ribs due to cracks in the cutout radius or missing/correctly located rivets attaching the inboard flap tracks to the wing fairing ribs.
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Required Actions
Inspect for cracks in the cutout radius of the inboard wing fairing ribs (P/N A200094) and replace cracked parts with new parts using Aerostar Service Bulletin 600-23 or an approved method. Inspect for missing or incorrectly located rivets attaching the inboard flap tracks to the wing fairing ribs and correct installation to conform to drawing A200094 or an approved method.
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Compliance Time
before further flight using flaps and within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Aerostar Aircraft Corporation Models 600 and 601, Serial Numbers 60-001 through 60-0056 and 61-0001 through 61-0070 with Aerostar Kit No. 600-23-1 installed in accordance with AD 70-23-04.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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