AD 83-19-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-38-112 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-38-112 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Possible inflight failure of the fin and stabilizer attachment because of fatigue damage.
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Required Actions
Inspect and, if necessary, repair or modify the forward and aft fin spars in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 763A. Repetitive inspections must be conducted at intervals not exceeding 100 hours time-in-service. Discontinue inspections after incorporating Piper Kit No. 764 965.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 25 hours time-in-service on airplanes with 500+ hours on the AD's effective date, or upon accumulation of 525 hours time-in-service on airplanes with less than 500 hours on the effective date. Adjustments up to 10% of the interval are allowed for concurrent maintenance.
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-38-112 airplanes with serial numbers 38-78A0001 through 38-82A0122.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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