AD 80-12-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (TED SMITH) Model 600, 601, 601P Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (TED SMITH) Model 600, 601, 601P Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (TED SMITH) Model 600, 601, 601P Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Reentry of an engine fire into the underwing structure behind the engine nacelle.
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Required Actions
Install a metal fairing P/N 230090-1 and -2 replacing fiberglass fairing P/N 230023-501 and 502 per Piper Service Bulletin So 600-83. Special flight permits may be issued under FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate to a base for modification. Alternative actions approved by FAA may be used.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 300 hours' time in service, or ninety days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs sooner
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Affected Aircraft
Aerostar Aircraft Corporation PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P models, serial numbers 0001 through 0799
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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