AD 93-24-02 R1
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31 | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models PA-31, PA-31P, and PA-31T Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31-300 | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models PA-31, PA-31P, and PA-31T Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31-325 | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models PA-31, PA-31P, and PA-31T Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31-350 | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models PA-31, PA-31P, and PA-31T Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31P | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models PA-31, PA-31P, and PA-31T Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31P-350 | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models PA-31, PA-31P, and PA-31T Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31T | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models PA-31, PA-31P, and PA-31T Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31T1 | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models PA-31, PA-31P, and PA-31T Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31T2 | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models PA-31, PA-31P, and PA-31T Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31T3 | Airworthiness Directives; PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models PA-31, PA-31P, and PA-31T Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks, corrosion, wear, or improper installation in the elevator control tube assembly, including the rod end shank, threads, bearing, pushrod, and attach bolts, could lead to loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the elevator control tube assembly area for cracks, corrosion, wear, and proper installation using specified procedures, including magnetic inspection of the rod end shank and threads, visual inspection of the bearing and pushrod, and verification of bolt installation. Replace components with specified part numbers if cracks, corrosion, wear, or improper installation are found. Ensure correct elevator rigging after repairs.
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Compliance Time
within the next 30 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models PA-31, PA-31P, and PA-31T series airplanes (all models and serial numbers), certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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