AD 92-08-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-34-200 | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model PA34-200, PA34-200T and PA34-220T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-34-200T | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model PA34-200, PA34-200T and PA34-220T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-34-220T | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model PA34-200, PA34-200T and PA34-220T Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the torque tube fitting and possible loss of rudder control.
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Required Actions
Inspect the rudder torque tube fitting to determine if it is steel or aluminum within 50 hours time-in-service after September 14, 1990. If steel, inspect attachment and check bolt torque per Piper SB No. 899. If aluminum, replace with steel fitting before further flight. If steel fitting unavailable, inspect for corrosion and cracks, and perform repetitive inspections every 50 hours TIS. Follow SB No. 899 for installations and use AC 43-13.1A for corrosion treatment.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after September 14, 1990
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Aircraft Corporation Model PA34-200 (S/N 34-7250001 through 34-7450220), PA34-200T (S/N 34-7570001 through 34-8170092), and PA34-220T (S/N 34-8133001 through 34-8533012)
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