AD Amdt-39-10972
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper | Aircraft | Airworthiness Directives; All Airplane Models of The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (formerly Piper Aircraft Corporation) That Are Equipped with Wing Lift Struts |
Unsafe Condition
Corroded wing lift struts or cracked wing lift forks could result in in-flight separation of the wing from the airplane, leading to loss of control.
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Required Actions
Inspect wing lift struts and wing lift strut forks for cracks or corrosion, replacing any strut or fork found cracked or corroded. Install a placard on the lift strut. Eliminate repetitive inspection requirement for lift strut forks on Piper PA-25 series airplanes.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
All airplane models of The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (formerly Piper Aircraft Corporation) equipped with wing lift struts, including specific models and serial ranges as listed in the AD.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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