AD Amdt-39-11065
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper | Aircraft | Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA- 31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, PA-31-350, and PA-31P-350 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks at the elevator outboard hinge attachment on the horizontal stabilizer rear spar could result in failure of the horizontal stabilizer rear spar, leading to loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Repetitively inspect the horizontal rear spar and outboard hinge attach bracket for cracks. If cracks are found or at a certain time-in-service (TIS), modify the horizontal stabilizer spar by incorporating an improved stabilizer spar and hinge bracket assembly kit to terminate repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.
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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-350 airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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