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2011-06-10 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.) Models PA-46-310P, PA-46-350P, and PA-46R-350T Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Improperly calibrated T.I.T. indicators or defective T.I.T. probes could result in engine damage/failure with consequent loss of control of the airplane.

Effective: May 6, 2011 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.) Models PA-46-310P, PA- 46-350P, and PA-46R-350T Airplanes

2007-08-07

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Airworthiness Directives; LATINOAMERICANA DE AVIACIÓN (LAVIA) S.A. (Type Certificate Data Sheets No. 2A8 and No. 2A10 Previously Held by The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.) Models PA-25, PA-25-235, and PA-25-260 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Severe corrosion and cracks in both rear and forward supports of the horizontal stabilizer, caused by the accumulation of steam or application products vapors.

Effective: May 18, 2007 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 50 hours TIS after May 18, 2007, for initial inspection; within 1,000 hours TIS after May ...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; LATINOAMERICANA DE AVIACION (LAVIA) S.A. (Type Certificate Data Sheets No. 2A8 and No. 2A10 Previously Held by The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.) Models PA-25, PA-25- 235, and PA-25-260 Airplanes

2005-19-20

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Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Models PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, and PA-28-181 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Fuel fittings used in Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA2660CE could leak fuel in the engine compartment, potentially leading to an engine fire and loss of control of the airplane.

Effective: Nov 4, 2005 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Models PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, and PA-28-181 Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

2005-15-10

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Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-34-200T, PA-34-220T, PA-44-180, and PA-44-180T Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the combustion heater fuel pump due to quality control problems, including improper torque application to the mounting screws of the fuel pump filter cover, leading to sealing surface ab...

Effective: Aug 26, 2005 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA- 34-200T, PA-34-220T, PA-44-180, and PA-44-180T Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

2005-13-16

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Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-34 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failure in certain components of the nose landing gear (NLG), lack of cleanliness of the NLG, or lack of lubricant in the NLG or its components could result in NLG failure. This failure could lead ...

Effective: Aug 8, 2005 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 12 months of the effective date (August 8, 2005).

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-34 Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

2005-01-10

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Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-23-235, PA-23-250, and PA-E23-250 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Breakdown of the turbosupercharger oil reservoir when exposed to flame or exhaust gases, leading to an in-flight fire within the nacelle area penetrating the firewall and subsequent failure of the ...

Effective: Feb 22, 2005 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-23-235, PA-23-250, and PA-E23-250 Airplanes

Technical illustration of a riveted aircraft structural panel and frame
Problem area Airframe structure

2004-15-19

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Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-46-500TP Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Reports of a protective cover installed over the percussion cap or a silicon tube installed over the end of the trigger mechanism pin on the oxygen generator, rendering the emergency oxygen system ...

Effective: Sep 13, 2004 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after September 13, 2004, or within the next 30 calendar...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-46-500TP Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft electrical generator and wiring assembly
Problem area Electrical system

2004-14-12

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Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Models PA-28-161, PA-28-181, PA-28R-201, PA-32R-301 (HP), PA-32R-301T, PA-32-301FT, PA-32-301XTC, PA-34-220T, PA-44-180, PA-46-350P, and PA-46-500TP Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: could result in loss of control of the ailerons and elevator.

Effective: Aug 10, 2004 Category: aircraft

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Models PA-28-161, PA-28-181, PA-28R-201, PA-32R-301 (HP), PA-32R-301T, PA-32- 301FT, PA-32-301XTC, PA-34-220T, PA-44-180, PA-46-350P, and PA-46-500TP Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2004-03-32

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Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-46-500TP Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Smoke in the cockpit and loss of electrical systems function due to short circuit failure and electrical arcing of the electronic control modules.

Effective: Mar 29, 2004 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA- 46-500TP Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft electrical generator and wiring assembly
Problem area Electrical system

2003-24-07

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Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, PA-31-350, PA-31P, PA-31T, PA-31T1, PA-31T2, PA-31T3, and PA-31P-350 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Corrosion in the rudder torque tube assembly and rudder rib could result in failure of the rudder torque tube, leading to loss of rudder control.

Effective: Feb 9, 2004 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 150 flight hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA- 31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, PA-31-350, PA-31P, PA-31T, PA-31T1, PA-31T2, PA-31T3, and PA-31P-350 Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2003-09-13 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; the New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235, PA-23-250, and PA-E23-250 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Damage to the flap control torque tube, including cracks, corrosion, wear, or elongation of the attachment bolt holes, could result in failure of the flap operating system.

Effective: Jun 23, 2003 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; the New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA- 23, PA-23-160, PA-23-235, PA-23-250, and PA-E23-250 Airplanes

2003-11-14

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Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-34-200T, PA-34-220T, PA-44-180, and PA-44-180T Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the combustion heater fuel pump due to quality control problems, which could result in fire or explosion in the cockpit.

Effective: Jun 20, 2003 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-34-200T, PA-34-220T, PA-44-180, and PA-44-180T Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

2001-12-01

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Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-46-310P, PA-46-350P, and PA-46-500TP Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the flap drive bellcrank assemblies caused by incorrect or inadequate welding.

Effective: Jun 29, 2001 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-46-310P, PA-46-350P, and PA-46-500TP Airplanes

2001-06-01 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, PA-31-350, PA-31P, PA-31T, PA-31T1, PA-31T2, PA-31T3, and PA-31P-350 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Damage in the elevator structure area could lead to reduced or loss of control of the airplane.

Effective: May 8, 2001 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, PA-31- 350, PA-31P, PA-31T, PA-31T1, PA-31T2, PA-31T3, and PA-31P-350 Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2000-25-01 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (formerly Piper Aircraft Corporation) PA-31 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Cracks in the main landing gear (MLG) inboard door hinge assemblies, whether original or improved design, could result in the MLG becoming jammed, leading to loss of control of the airplane during ...

Effective: Jan 19, 2001 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 2,000 total time in service (TIS) intervals between inspections.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (formerly Piper Aircraft Corporation) PA-31 Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

2000-14-08

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Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-42 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failure to activate pneumatic wing and tail deicing boots at the first signs of ice accumulation can lead to reduced controllability of the aircraft due to adverse aerodynamic effects of ice adheri...

Effective: Aug 21, 2000 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 10 calendar days after August 21, 2000

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-42 Series Airplanes

Amdt-39-11747

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Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Models PA-46-310P and PA-46-350P Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Improperly calibrated turbine inlet temperature indicators or defective turbine inlet temperature probes could result in engine damage/failure with consequent loss of control of the airplane.

Effective: Jul 28, 2000 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Models PA-46-310P and PA-46-350P Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

Amdt-39-11479 Recurring

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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.

Effective: Feb 14, 2000 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 1 calendar month after the effective date of this AD or within 24 calendar months after th...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. J-2 Series Airplanes That Are Equipped With Wing Lift Struts

Amdt-39-11464

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Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA- 25, PA-25-235, PA-25-260, PA-28S-160, PA-28S-180, PA-32S-300, PA-28- 151, and PA-28-161 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Cracking, splitting, crumbling, and deterioration of Facet/Purolator induction air filters manufactured between January 1997 and September 1998, which could result in pieces of the damaged filter b...

Effective: Jan 13, 2000 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA- 25, PA-25-235, PA-25-260, PA-28S-160, PA-28S-180, PA-32S-300, PA-28- 151, and PA-28-161 Airplanes

99-26-05

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Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-25, PA-25-235, PA-25-260, PA-28S-160, PA-28S-180, PA-32S-300, PA-28-151, and PA-28-161 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Pieces of damaged induction air filters could be ingested into the engine, leading to reduced or loss of engine power.

Effective: Jan 13, 2000 Category: aircraft

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-25, PA-25-235, PA-25-260, PA-28S-160, PA-28S-180, PA-32S-300, PA-28-151, and PA-28-161 Airplanes

99-16-06

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Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-46-350P Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: The use of sheet steel material below design strength standards on the wing attach fittings may cause structural failure, resulting in wing separation from the airplane with consequent loss of cont...

Effective: Sep 24, 1999 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after September 24, 1999

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-46-350P Airplanes

Amdt-39-11241

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Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA- 46-350P Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Sheet steel material below design strength standards may have been utilized on the wing attach fittings, potentially leading to structural failure of the wing attach fittings and wing separation.

Effective: Sep 24, 1999 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA- 46-350P Airplanes

Amdt-39-11223 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA- 46-310P and PA-46-350P Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Improperly calibrated turbine inlet temperature indicators or defective turbine inlet temperature probes could result in engine damage/failure with consequent loss of control of the airplane.

Effective: Aug 31, 1999 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA- 46-310P and PA-46-350P Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

99-14-01

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Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-23, PA-30, PA-31, PA-34, PA-39, PA-40, and PA-42 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Severe icing conditions beyond certification limits may cause ice buildup exceeding ice protection system capability or ice forming aft of protected surfaces, degrading performance and controllabil...

Effective: Aug 17, 1999 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 30 days after March 13, 1997 for most models, except PA-31P, PA-31T, PA-31T1, PA-31T2, PA-...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-23, PA-30, PA-31, PA-34, PA-39, PA-40, and PA-42 Series Airplanes

99-12-05

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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 developing in the elevator spar inboard of the outboard hinge location due to fatigue cracking, which could result in reduced airplane controllability.

Effective: Jul 23, 1999 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date or upon accumulating 2,500 hou...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, PA-31-350, and PA-31P-350 Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls