AD Amdt-39-10308

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Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft Corporation Model PA-38-112 Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-10308
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 96-CE-53-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 6839

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Piper Aircraft Corporation Model PA-38-112 Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft Corporation Model PA-38-112 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracks occurring on the upper rudder hinge bracket could result in separation of the rudder from the airplane and loss of control.

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Required Actions

Repetitively replace the upper rudder hinge bracket with a life-limited improved design. Install the new upper rudder hinge bracket as specified.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

The New Piper Aircraft Corporation Model PA-38-112 airplanes

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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