AD 96-10-15
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31 | Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (formerly Piper Aircraft Corporation) Models PA31, PA31-300, PA31-325, and PA31-350 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31-300 | Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (formerly Piper Aircraft Corporation) Models PA31, PA31-300, PA31-325, and PA31-350 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31-325 | Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (formerly Piper Aircraft Corporation) Models PA31, PA31-300, PA31-325, and PA31-350 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31-350 | Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (formerly Piper Aircraft Corporation) Models PA31, PA31-300, PA31-325, and PA31-350 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracked areas at Wing Station (WS) 147.5 could cause structural failure under certain load conditions, leading to loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Repetitively inspect the outboard flap tracks, wing rib flanges, and rear spar web at WS 147.5 for cracks. If cracks are found, modify the area at WS 147.5 by incorporating Piper Kit 763 986 as terminating action. For airplanes without cracks, modify the area within 1,000 hours time-in-service after the AD's effective date.
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Compliance Time
within 1,000 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (formerly Piper Aircraft Corporation) Models PA31, PA31-300, PA31-325, and PA31-350 airplanes with specific serial numbers: PA31 and PA31-300 (31-2 through 31-8012010), PA31-325 (31-7512006 through 31-8012010), PA31-350 (31-5001 through 31-8052025)
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