AD 93-13-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSTAR AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P and PA-60-700P |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSTAR AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P and PA-60-700P |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSTAR AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P and PA-60-700P |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-602P (Aerostar 602P) | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSTAR AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P and PA-60-700P |
| aircraft | Aerostar Aircraft Corporation | PA-60-700P (Aerostar 700P) | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSTAR AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P and PA-60-700P |
Unsafe Condition
Torque link failure could cause loss of directional control of the airplane during ground operation.
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Required Actions
Within 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date, replace main landing gear torque links with improved design parts (P/N 400126-501/503 for left, P/N 400126-502/504 for right) per SB 746C, or dye penetrant inspect for cracks. If cracks found, replace before further flight; if no cracks, reinspect within 100 hours TIS. Replacement eliminates repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Aerostar Aircraft Corporation Models PA-60-600 (60-0001-003 through 60-0933-8161262), PA-60-601 (61-0001-004 through 61-0880-8162157), PA-60-601P (61P-0157-001 through 61P-0860-8163455), PA-60-602P (62P-0750-8165001 through 60-8365021), and PA-60-700P (60-8223001 through 60-8423025)
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