AD 92-27-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31 | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model PA-31 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31-300 | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model PA-31 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31-325 | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model PA-31 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31-350 | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model PA-31 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31P | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model PA-31 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31P-350 | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model PA-31 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31T | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model PA-31 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31T1 | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model PA-31 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31T2 | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model PA-31 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31T3 | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model PA-31 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Improper connection of the aileron control systems could result in loss of lateral control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Color code the aileron balance cable and the bellcrank lug of both aileron control systems in accordance with Figure 1 of this AD using red enamel paint. Special flight permits may be issued to operate airplanes to a location where the AD requirements can be accomplished.
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Compliance Time
Required the next time the aileron cables are disconnected for any reason, but no later than 12 calendar months after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.
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Affected Aircraft
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model PA-31 Series airplanes (all models and serial numbers), certificated in any category.
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Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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