AD 76-18-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31T | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-31T Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the elevator and elevator tab support structure could cause possible hazards in flight.
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Required Actions
Alter the stabilizer/elevator/elevator tab structure using Piper Elevator Hinge Modification Kit No. 761 056 or an approved equivalent alteration. Equivalent alterations require approval by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region.
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Compliance Time
within the next fifty hours in service after the effective date of this AD unless previously accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-31T, Serial Nos. 31T-7400001 through 31T-7620039 certificated in all categories.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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