AD 83-14-07 R3
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (AEROSTAR) Models PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P and PA-60-602P Airplane |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (AEROSTAR) Models PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P and PA-60-602P Airplane |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (AEROSTAR) Models PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P and PA-60-602P Airplane |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-602P (Aerostar 602P) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (AEROSTAR) Models PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P and PA-60-602P Airplane |
Unsafe Condition
The aft center of gravity (CG) limit in the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) or Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) may not ensure airplane controllability during power on stalls.
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Required Actions
Revise the AFM/POH to change the aft CG limit to 166.0 inches and install a placard prohibiting flap use for all operations, or alternatively revise the aft CG limit to 163.0 inches, install Piper Kit 764 969V, modify with STC SA980NM, SA2143NM (with or without SA1658NM), or use an approved equivalent method. Compliance must be documented in maintenance records.
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Aerostar Aircraft Corporation models PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P (all serial numbers)
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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