AD 81-10-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-44-180 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-44-180 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the nose cone spars could result in malfunction of the nose landing gear.
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Required Actions
Within 50 hours time in service after the effective date, visually inspect the nose cone spars for cracks per Piper SB No. 695 Part I. If cracks are found, modify per paragraph b or replace parts as required. Within 100 hours time in service after the effective date, modify the nose cone spars using Piper Kit P/N 764 080V unless already done. Record maintenance appropriately.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD (for inspection) and within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date (for modification).
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-44-180 (Seminole), serial numbers 44-7995001 through 44-8095021, certificated in all categories.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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