AD 89-03-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (AEROSTAR) Model PA-60 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (AEROSTAR) Model PA-60 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (AEROSTAR) Model PA-60 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-602P (Aerostar 602P) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (AEROSTAR) Model PA-60 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-700P (Aerostar 700P) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (AEROSTAR) Model PA-60 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The upper cabin door may open in flight due to improper rigging or insufficient latching system warning.
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Required Actions
Inspect the cabin door for proper rigging per Piper Maintenance Manual, repair discrepancies before further flight; install cabin door placards per Service Bulletin 600-74; modify the latching system with a door ajar warning kit via Piper Service Letter 980 or STC SA1327G1. Equivalent methods require FAA approval.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Aerostar Aircraft Corporation PA-60 series (all serial numbers) airplanes certificated in any category
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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