AD 78-13-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31T | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft Corporation Model PA-31T Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the weld joining the brake disc to the cup of the main landing gear wheel brakes.
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Required Actions
Visually check the weld for circumferential cracks before the next flight and prior to each subsequent flight until Cleveland P/N 164-39F is installed. Replace the disc with an airworthy part of the same P/N or Cleveland P/N 164-39F if a crack is found. Record each check in the aircraft log or continuous inspection manual.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the next flight
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Aircraft Corporation Model PA-31T airplanes equipped with Cleveland main landing gear wheel assembly, Piper P/N 551775, Cleveland P/N 40-106.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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