AD 74-16-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-30 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-30 and PA-39 Aircraft |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-39 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-30 and PA-39 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of the aft bulkhead assembly at fuselage station 258 in Model PA-30 and PA-39 aircraft, which could lead to hazards in flight.
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Required Actions
Inspect the aft bulkhead assembly with five times power magnification at intervals not exceeding 100 hours in service. Repair detected cracks using Piper Part Number 760 783 or equivalent before further flight. Compliance with AD may be dispensed after installing the Fin Attachment Bracket Installation Kit.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 50 hours in service from the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the past 50 hours in service, and at intervals not to exceed 100 hours in service from the last inspection.
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models PA-30 and PA-39 aircraft except those incorporating Piper Kit Part Number 760 783. PA-39 includes serial numbers 39-1 through 39-83 (Part Number 22893-00) and 39-84 and up (Part Number 22893-06).
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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