AD 72-17-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-180 | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT Model PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28-235, PA-32-260 and PA-32-300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-235 | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT Model PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28-235, PA-32-260 and PA-32-300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28R-180 | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT Model PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28-235, PA-32-260 and PA-32-300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28R-200 | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT Model PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28-235, PA-32-260 and PA-32-300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32-260 | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT Model PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28-235, PA-32-260 and PA-32-300 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32-300 | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT Model PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28-235, PA-32-260 and PA-32-300 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The Electric Trim Switch P/N 800452-00 may fail, leading to loss of trim control or unintended trim movement.
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Required Actions
Modify the Electric Trim Switch P/N 800452-00 to -01 in accordance with Piper Kit No. 760-517V or equivalent method approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time in service after effective date of the Airworthiness Directive unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
PIPER AIRCRAFT Model PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28-235, PA-32-260, PA-32-300 with specified serial number ranges as listed in the AD.
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