Summary
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.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2017-1059
Document Number
2020-25690
Type
Rule
Publication Date
November 23, 2020
Effective Date
December 28, 2020
Affected Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft, Inc.
Criticality
routine
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2017-1059
Topics
Official Documents
Automated AD compliance tracking
AeroCopilot matches ADs to your aircraft and tracks compliance status. Included in every plan from $7.99 monthly.
Unlock AD-to-aircraft matching, compliance tracking, recurrence schedule with a free AeroCopilot account.
Sign up free to unlock AD-to-aircraft matching, compliance tracking, recurrence scheduleFree forever · No credit card · Sourced directly from FAA & NOAA pipelines