AD 81-24-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-36-285 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-36-285, PA-36-300, and PA-36-375 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-36-300 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-36-285, PA-36-300, and PA-36-375 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-36-375 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-36-285, PA-36-300, and PA-36-375 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the rudder control system and seat and harness cable assemblies due to cracks in the shackles.
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Required Actions
Inspect using dye penetrant method for cracks on two Rudder Control Shackles (Piper P/N 486 566) and two MS 20115-5 shackles on seat and harness cable assemblies (P/N 98193-10 and 98193-9). Replace cracked shackles with new Piper P/N 486 566 or equivalent, previously inspected for cracks.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 15 hours in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models PA-36-285 and PA-36-300, S/N 36-7360001 thru 36-8160001, 36-8160003, 36-8160004 and 36-8160009 and PA-36-375, S/N 36-7802001 thru 36-8102004.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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