Piper PA-23 Aztec — Airworthiness Directives

This document is an Airworthiness Directive (AD) schedule for the Piper PA-23 series aircraft, specifically the Apache and Aztec models. Issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand on January 27, 2022, it outlines mandatory modifications and inspections required to maintain airworthiness for these aircraft. The ADs are applicable to various serial numbers within the PA-23 series and are based on safety concerns identified by the FAA. Each directive specifies the compliance requirements, including modification deadlines and inspection intervals, ensuring that aircraft owners and operators adhere to safety standards. This document serves as a crucial reference for maintenance personnel and pilots operating the Piper PA-23 series, emphasizing the importance of compliance with airworthiness directives to ensure flight safety.

• The document is an Airworthiness Directive for Piper PA-23 series aircraft, including Apache and Aztec models.
• Modifications and inspections are mandatory to maintain airworthiness and safety.
• Specific compliance dates are provided for each directive, some dating back to the 1950s.
• Inspections must be performed at specified intervals, often based on flight hours.
• Failure to comply with these directives may result in safety risks and regulatory penalties.