AD 90-01-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (TED SMITH AEROSTAR, AEROSTAR, BUTLER AIRCRAFT COMPANY) Models PA-60-600 (turbocharged only), PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P, and PA-60-700P Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (TED SMITH AEROSTAR, AEROSTAR, BUTLER AIRCRAFT COMPANY) Models PA-60-600 (turbocharged only), PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P, and PA-60-700P Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (TED SMITH AEROSTAR, AEROSTAR, BUTLER AIRCRAFT COMPANY) Models PA-60-600 (turbocharged only), PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P, and PA-60-700P Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-602P (Aerostar 602P) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (TED SMITH AEROSTAR, AEROSTAR, BUTLER AIRCRAFT COMPANY) Models PA-60-600 (turbocharged only), PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P, and PA-60-700P Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-700P (Aerostar 700P) | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER (TED SMITH AEROSTAR, AEROSTAR, BUTLER AIRCRAFT COMPANY) Models PA-60-600 (turbocharged only), PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P, and PA-60-700P Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
A nacelle overheat or fire condition could result in damage to the wing structure.
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Required Actions
Install Piper Engine Fire Detection System Kit (Part Number 764-158) per SB No. 920 Part II, modify AFM/POH with provided supplement, and perform dismantling inspections and reinstallation of exhaust tailpipe assembly every 50 hours time-in-service per SB No. 920 Part I. Discrepancies must be repaired before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Prior to further flight after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours time-in-service
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models PA-60-600 (turbocharged only), PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P, PA-60-700P (all serial numbers), and Ted Smith Aerostar/Butler Aircraft Company Models 600 (turbocharged only), 601, 601A, 601B, 601P (all serial numbers), except those with Machen STC SA980NM.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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