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AD FAA-2020-0574

Airworthiness Directives; Aerostar Aircraft Corporation Airplanes

Summary

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Aerostar Aircraft Corporation (Aerostar) Model PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P), PA-60-602P (Aerostar 602P), and PA-60-700P (Aerostar 700P) airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of corrosion on the elevator and aileron balance tubes. This AD requires repetitively inspecting the elevator and aileron balance tubes for corrosion and rust and replacing the tube. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2020-0574

Document Number

2020-27894

Type

Rule

Publication Date

December 18, 2020

Effective Date

January 22, 2021

Affected Manufacturer

Aerostar Aircraft Corporation

Criticality

routine

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2020-0574

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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