AD 77-02-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-36-285 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-36-285 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Elongation of bolt holes at the forward and/or aft wing attachment fittings may cause possible hazards in flight.
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Required Actions
Inspect and alter, if necessary, the forward and/or aft wing attachment fittings in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 471A or equivalent. Incorporation of Wing Fitting Modification Kit (Piper Part Number 760 933 or equivalent) may dispense with compliance. Equivalent inspections and repairs require approval from the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. Adjustments to inspection intervals may be made upon submission of substantiating data through an FAA Maintenance Inspector.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 50 hours in service from the effective date of this AD or upon the attainment of 500 total hours in service whichever is later unless previously accomplished within the past 500 hours in service, and at intervals not to exceed 500 hours in service from the last inspection.
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-36-285, Serial Nos. 36-7360003 through 36-7560044 except aircraft incorporating Piper Kit Part Number 760 933.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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