AD 82-02-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-38-112 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-38-112 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the Aileron Balance Weight Rib P/N's 77342-16 and -17 could cause possible hazards in flight.
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Required Actions
Inspect the aileron balance weight rib flange area using a minimum 10 power magnifier within the next 100 hours in service. If cracks are found, replace the cracked ribs with undamaged ribs of the same part numbers and incorporate the Aileron Balance Weight Rib Reinforcement Kit (Piper Part No. 764140).
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours in service
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-38-112, Serial Nos. 38-78A0001 thru 38-81A0051 and 38-81A0105 certificated in all categories except aircraft incorporating Aileron Balance Weight Rib Reinforcement Kit, Piper Part No. 764140.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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