AD 77-04-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-36-285 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-36-285 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of directional control due to tail wheel shimmy
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Required Actions
Incorporate Piper Kit Number 761 034 tail wheel modification or equivalent for serial nos. 36-7560001 through 36-766080. Incorporate Piper Kit Number 761 067 Fuselage Frame Reinforcement or equivalent for serial nos. 36-7360001 through 36-7660135. Equivalent alterations require approval from the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours in service from the effective date of this AD unless previously accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-36-285, Serial Nos. 36-7360001 through 36-7660135
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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