AD 78-23-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-235 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-235, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32S-300, PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300 and PA- 32RT-300T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32-260 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-235, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32S-300, PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300 and PA- 32RT-300T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32-300 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-235, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32S-300, PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300 and PA- 32RT-300T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32R-300 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-235, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32S-300, PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300 and PA- 32RT-300T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32RT-300 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-235, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32S-300, PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300 and PA- 32RT-300T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32RT-300T | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-235, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32S-300, PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300 and PA- 32RT-300T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32S-300 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-28-235, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32S-300, PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300 and PA- 32RT-300T Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Inadvertent fuel drain lever actuation due to improper functioning of the fuel drain lever cover assembly door, which may not prevent access to the lever when closed.
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Required Actions
Remove and replace the fuel drain lever cover assembly with Piper Kit 763 883V, check door operation for free movement and proper lever access prevention, and record maintenance entries. For affected models, inspections must be done within 50 hours time in service after the effective date, with subsequent checks every 100 hours.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, and at intervals not to exceed 100 hours time in service from the last check.
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models PA-28-235 (serial numbers 28-10003 through 28-10660), PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32S-300, PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300, and PA-32RT-300T, all serial numbers.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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