AD 80-13-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31-325 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31-325 and PA-31-350 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31-350 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31-325 and PA-31-350 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the alternate air door magnetic catch assembly attachment and ingestion of the magnetic catch into the turbocharger.
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Required Actions
Modify or replace the magnetic catch assembly in accordance with Piper Aircraft Service Bulletin No. 479B or an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southern Region.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models PA-31-325 (serial numbers 31-7400990, 31-7512006 through 31-7612030) and PA-31-350 (serial numbers 31-5001 through 31-7652066)
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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