AD 98-08-18
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31 | Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, PA-31-350, and PA-31P Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31-300 | Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, PA-31-350, and PA-31P Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31-325 | Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, PA-31-350, and PA-31P Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31-350 | Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, PA-31-350, and PA-31P Airplanes |
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31P | Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, PA-31-350, and PA-31P Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the elevator bungee spring could result in a reduction in elevator control and consequent loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Replace the elevator bungee link with part number 71086-03 (or FAA-approved equivalent) on all affected airplanes except PA-31P models. Replace the elevator bungee spring with part numbers 71056-02 or 71056-03 (or FAA-approved equivalents) and conduct repetitive inspections until improved springs are installed. Repetitively replace the elevator bungee spring on all affected airplanes.
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Compliance Time
before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, PA-31-350, and PA-31P airplanes
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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