AD 79-18-10

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Model 600 and 601 Airplanes

AD Number
79-18-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aerostar Aircraft Corporation PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Model 600 and 601 Airplanes
aircraft Aerostar Aircraft Corporation PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Model 600 and 601 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Inflight loss of the upper cabin door and disengagement of door locking pins.

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Required Actions

Install spacers and locking position visual indicators per Service Bulletin 600-35; replace rod end fittings with solid steel ones per Service Bulletin 600-61. Alternate modifications may be used if approved.

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Compliance Time

within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished

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Affected Aircraft

Aerostar Aircraft Corporation PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) and PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) airplanes certificated in all categories.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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