AD 85-11-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-38-112 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Model PA-38-112 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of control due to potential failure of the control wheel shaft bushing and insufficient elevator control travel.
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Required Actions
Modify the control wheel shaft bushing per Piper Service Bulletin No. 661 for serial numbers 38-78A0001 through 38-79A1160. Modify elevator control travel per Piper Service Bulletin No. 800 for serial numbers 38-78A0001 through 38-82A0122. Use equivalent means if approved by the Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Model PA-38-112 (TOMAHAWK), serial numbers 38-78A0001 thru 38-82A0122
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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