Airworthiness Directive

AD 2020-24-05 85 FR 74598

Federal Aviation Administration · 14 CFR part 39

FR document
2020-25690
Amendment
39-21335
Published
2020-11-23
Models covered
2
Last live check
2026-08-17
AD

2020-24-05

FR doc 2020-25690 · 85 FR 74598

AD 2020-24-05Published 2020-11-23Effective 2020-12-28

Requires inspecting the left and right main wing spars for corrosion, and, if corrosion is found, taking all necessary corrective actions.

Full official abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA- 28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-32-260, and PA-32-300 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of corrosion found in an area of the main wing spar not easily accessible for inspection. This AD requires inspecting the left and right main wing spars for corrosion, and, if corrosion is found, taking all necessary corrective actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Applies to 2 models in our index