Piper PA-28R Arrow III — Airworthiness Directives

This document is an Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) of Australia, specifically addressing safety concerns related to the Piper PA-28 series aircraft, including the PA-28R Arrow. The directive outlines necessary actions to correct unsafe conditions identified in the aircraft's control wheel attachment system. It applies to specific serial numbers of the PA-28R Arrow and provides detailed inspection and modification requirements to ensure the safety and airworthiness of the aircraft. The AD emphasizes compliance timelines and references related service bulletins for guidance on corrective actions.

• The AD applies to Piper PA-28R-201 Arrow aircraft with serial numbers 2844014 through 2844099 and 2844100 through 2844104.
• Inspect the control wheel attachment screw for proper thread engagement; at least one thread must show past the end of the nut plate.
• If the screw can be fully inserted into the nut plate by hand, replace the nut plate before further flight.
• Install retainer clip part number 104687-002 as specified in the service bulletin.
• Compliance is required within 25 hours and 100 hours of service after 11 August 2004.