AD 96-10-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31T | Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (formerly Piper Aircraft Corporation) Models PA31T, PA31T1, PA31T2, and PA31T3 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31T1 | Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (formerly Piper Aircraft Corporation) Models PA31T, PA31T1, PA31T2, and PA31T3 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31T2 | Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (formerly Piper Aircraft Corporation) Models PA31T, PA31T1, PA31T2, and PA31T3 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31T3 | Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (formerly Piper Aircraft Corporation) Models PA31T, PA31T1, PA31T2, and PA31T3 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Structural failure of the horizontal stabilizer and the aft fuselage attachment caused by cracks in the FS 332 bulkhead, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the FS 332 bulkhead for cracks, reinforce with Piper Kit 764-983 if cracks are within limits, replace with reinforced bulkhead assembly (part numbers 45583-16 or 45583-17) if cracks exceed limits, and incorporate the reinforcement kit or reinforced bulkhead as terminating action for repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
within the next 600 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA31T, PA31T1, PA31T2, and PA31T3 with specific serial number ranges as listed in the AD, excluding those already having Piper Kit 764-983 or part numbers 45583-16/17 installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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