AD 87-08-08 R3
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-140 | Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-150 | Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-151 | Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-160 | Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-161 | Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-180 | Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-181 | Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-201T | Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-235 | Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28-236 | Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28R-180 | Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28R-200 | Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28R-201 | Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28R-201T | Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28RT-201 | Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28RT-201T | Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28S-160 | Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-28S-180 | Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32-260 | Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32-300 | Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32-301 | Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32-301FT | Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32-301T | Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32-301XTC | Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32R-300 | Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32R-301 (HP) | Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32R-301 (SP) | Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32R-301T | Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32RT-300 | Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32RT-300T | Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-32S-300 | Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Lower spar cap
Affected Aircraft
Piper Aircraft Inc. PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151, PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, PA-28-181, PA-28-201T, and other PA-28 and PA-32 series models as listed in the source.
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Federal Register Abstract
Lower spar cap
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AD Final Rules - 87-08-08_Rescission.pdf Copy URL Document Versions Feedback DetailsAttachments/Public Comments AD Number: 87-08-08 R3 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 87-CE-14-AD Subject Heading: Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes Subject: Lower spar cap Status: Current Citation: Citation Publish Date: 04/21/1989 Effective Date: 05/22/1989 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-28-140 | PA-28-150 | PA-28-151 | PA-28-160 | PA-28-161 | PA-28-180 | PA-28-181 | PA-28-201T | PA-...Show more Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Automatic Zoom Actual Size Page Fit Page Width 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 200% 300% 400% 125% of 9
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AD Final Rules - 87-08-08_Rescission.pdf Copy URL Document Versions Feedback DetailsAttachments/Public Comments AD Number: 87-08-08 R3 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 87-CE-14-AD Subject Heading: Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Series Airplanes Subject: Lower spar cap Status: Current Citation: Citation Publish Date: 04/21/1989 Effective Date: 05/22/1989 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-28-140 | PA-28-150 | PA-28-151 | PA-28-160 | PA-28-161 | PA-28-180 | PA-28-181 | PA-28-201T | PA-...Show more Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Automatic Zoom Actual Size Page Fit Page Width 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 200% 300% 400% 125% of 9
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