AD Amdt-39-11479
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper | Aircraft | Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. J-2 Series Airplanes That Are Equipped With Wing Lift Struts |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. J-2 Series Airplanes That Are Equipped With Wing Lift Struts |
Unsafe Condition
Wing lift struts with dents or corrosion, or wing lift strut forks with cracks, could cause in-flight separation of the wing from the airplane, leading to loss of control.
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Required Actions
Inspect wing lift struts for dents and corrosion, and inspect wing lift strut forks for cracks. Replace any strut with dents or corrosion, and any fork with cracks. Replace wing lift strut forks repetitively. Install a 'NO STEP' placard on the lift strut.
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Compliance Time
Within 1 calendar month after the effective date of this AD or within 24 calendar months after the last inspection per AD 93-10-06, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. J-2 series airplanes, serial numbers 500 through 1975, certificated in any category, equipped with wing lift struts.
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Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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