AD 80-19-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (Ted Smith) Model 600, 601 and 601P Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (Ted Smith) Model 600, 601 and 601P Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (Ted Smith) Model 600, 601 and 601P Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Structural failure of the vertical and horizontal stabilizer aft attach fittings due to cracks in the web area or flange areas.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the aft horizontal and vertical stabilizer attach fittings for cracks per Piper Service Bulletin 600-88A. Replace cracked parts with serviceable parts and fasteners from Piper Kits 59 600-88 or 59 600-88A if cracks extend into the web area or more than 3 cracks are in the flange. For 3 or fewer flange cracks not extending into the web, replace fitting and fasteners within 200 hours' time in service or 180 days.
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Compliance Time
Within 100 hours' time in service since the last dye penetrant or visual inspection or within 5 hours' time in service from the effective date of this AD, if no prior inspection.
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Affected Aircraft
Aerostar Aircraft Corporation Model 600, 601, and 601P airplanes, serial numbers 0001 through 0807.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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