AD 89-03-04

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (AEROSTAR) Model PA-60 Series Airplanes

AD Number
89-03-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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