SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Piper PA-28 Cherokee 160 · Airworthiness Directives
Overview
This document is an Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia, specifically addressing the Piper PA-28 series aeroplanes. The directive focuses on the inspection requirements for the stabilator and balance weight tube assembly, particularly for models PA-28-140, -150, -160, -180, and 180S, as well as PA-28R-180, -200, and PA-28-235. The document outlines mandatory inspection procedures to ensure the safety and airworthiness of these aircraft. Compliance with the directive is crucial for maintaining operational safety and preventing potential failures related to the stabilator assembly. Pilots and maintenance personnel are advised to adhere to the specified inspection intervals and methods to ensure continued airworthiness.
- The directive applies to Piper PA-28 models including -140, -150, -160, -180, and 180S, as well as PA-28R-180, -200, and PA-28-235.
- Mandatory inspections of the stabilator balance weight tube assembly are required using magnetic particle or dye penetrant methods.
- Visual inspections of stabilator/tube mount fittings for wear and cracking are also required.
- Compliance is required before exceeding 500 hours total time for aircraft with less than 450 hours in service.
- For aircraft with more than 450 hours, inspections must be completed within 50 hours of the directive's issuance.
- Subsequent inspections must occur at intervals not exceeding 200 hours of service.
Document
Source
Originally published by services.casa.gov.au. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Airworthiness Directives
- Year
- 1980
- Pages
- 1
- File size
- 12 KB
- Publisher
- services.casa.gov.au
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- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Applicability
The directive applies to all models of the Piper PA-28 series, including PA-28-140, -150, -160, -180, and 180S, as well as PA-28R-180, -200, and PA-28-235. However, it excludes those fitted with specific part numbers for the balance weight tube.
Inspection Requirements
The directive mandates a thorough inspection of the stabilator balance weight tube assembly using magnetic particle or dye penetrant methods to check for cracks, particularly around control cable lugs and tube attachment bolt holes. Additionally, a visual inspection of the stabilator/tube mount fittings for wear, cracking, and loose rivets is required.
Compliance Schedule
Aircraft with less than 450 hours total time in service must comply with the inspection before exceeding 500 hours total time. For those with more than 450 hours, inspections must be completed within 50 hours of the directive's issuance. Future inspections are required at intervals not exceeding 200 hours of service.
Background Information
The background section notes that the applicability statement has been amended to clarify any potential ambiguities regarding the models covered by the directive.
Safety notes
- Failure to comply with the inspection requirements may lead to stabilator failure, posing a significant safety risk.
Full document text
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES Piper PA-28 Series Aeroplanes AD/PA-28/28 Amdt 2 Stabilator and Balance Weight Tube Assembly - Inspection 3/80 Applicability: All models PA-28-140, -150, -160, -180 and 180S except those fitted with tube P/N 69623-04V and subsequent P/N tubes. All models PA-28R-180 and -200, and PA-28- 235 except those fitted with tube P/N 69623-02V and subsequent P/N tubes. Requirement: 1. Using a magnetic particle or dye penetrant method, inspect the stabilator balance weight tube assembly for cracking in the vicinity of the control cable lugs and the tube attachment bolt holes. Note: A magnetic particle inspection method must be used where mechanical means or sand blasting has been used to remove surface protective treatment. 2. Visually inspect the stabilator/tube mount fittings P/N 63567-03 (2 off) for wear, cracking and/or loose rivets. 3. Inspect the stabilator mounting points for possible stabilator side movement. Should side movement be evident, install combination of AN960-416L and AN960-416 washers as many as necessary to centre the stabilator assembly and eliminate any side movement. Note: Piper SB No. 327 details removal and installation of the balance weight tube. Compliance: Before exceeding 500 hours total time in service for aircraft with less than 450 hours time in service as at 12 January 1971 unless already inspected in accordance with the preceding issue of this Directive. Within 50 hours time in service for aircraft with more than 450 hours total time in service as at 12 January 1971 unless inspected in accordance with the preceding issue of this Directive. Thereafter at intervals not exceeding 200 hours time in service. Background: The applicability statement has been amended to remove the possibility of ambiguity.