AD 76-18-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-30 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-30 and PA-39 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-39 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-30 and PA-39 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the radius of the bend relief holes of the forward fin attachment channel assembly could cause possible hazards in flight.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the forward fin attachment channel P/N 22903-00 around the radius of the bend relief cutouts for cracks using a magnifying glass of at least five power or an approved equivalent inspection. Cracked parts must be replaced with a part of the same number or equivalent that has been inspected and found acceptable prior to further flight, except flights under FAR 21.197.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours in service from the effective date of this AD unless previously accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models PA-30, Serial Nos. 30-1 through 30-2000, and PA-39, Serial Nos. 39-1 through 39-155
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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