AD 76-05-07 R2
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-36-285 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-36-285, PA-36-300, and PA-36-375 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-36-300 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-36-285, PA-36-300, and PA-36-375 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-36-375 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-36-285, PA-36-300, and PA-36-375 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Incorrect bolts in the rudder control horn attach bolts could result in loss of the rudder control system.
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Required Actions
Remove the three bolts attaching the rudder control horn to the rudder, verify they are AN3-6A (P/N 400440) with shank length between 25/32 minimum and 13/16 maximum. If incorrect, replace with AN3-6A bolts, install AN960-10 washers (P/N 407564) under each bolt head, torque to 20-25 inch-pounds, and log the action. If bolts are correct, reinstall with washers, torque, and log.
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Compliance Time
prior to further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models PA-36-285 (SN 7360001-8160001, 8160003, 8160009, 8160019), PA-36-300 (SN 7360001-8160001, 8160003, 8160009, 8160019), and PA-36-375 (SN 7802001-8102004 inclusive), certificated in all categories.
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