AD 94-13-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-34-200 | Airworthiness Directives: Piper Aircraft Corporation Models PA34-200, PA34-200T, PA34-220T, PA44-180, and PA44-180T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-34-200T | Airworthiness Directives: Piper Aircraft Corporation Models PA34-200, PA34-200T, PA34-220T, PA44-180, and PA44-180T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-34-220T | Airworthiness Directives: Piper Aircraft Corporation Models PA34-200, PA34-200T, PA34-220T, PA44-180, and PA44-180T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-44-180 | Airworthiness Directives: Piper Aircraft Corporation Models PA34-200, PA34-200T, PA34-220T, PA44-180, and PA44-180T Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-44-180T | Airworthiness Directives: Piper Aircraft Corporation Models PA34-200, PA34-200T, PA34-220T, PA44-180, and PA44-180T Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Collapse of the main landing gear caused by cracked trunnions, which could result in airplane damage.
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Required Actions
Inspect the main landing gear trunnions for cracks using dye-penetrant per SB 787B every 100 hours time-in-service until replacement. Replace cracked trunnions with improved parts (P/N 67926-30, etc.) prior to further flight. Replace all trunnions with improved designs by 2,000 hours TIS or within 100 hours after the AD's effective date, whichever is later.
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Compliance Time
Compliance required as indicated, with initial inspections at 500 hours TIS and mandatory replacement by 2,000 hours TIS or 100 hours post-effective date.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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