Piper PA-28R Arrow IV — Airworthiness Directives

This Airworthiness Bulletin (AWB) addresses critical safety concerns regarding wing spar fatigue in various Piper aircraft models, specifically the PA-28 and PA-32 series. The bulletin highlights a serious incident involving the separation of a wing from a Piper PA-28R-201, which resulted in fatalities. It outlines the need for inspections and maintenance procedures to prevent similar occurrences. The document serves as a notice to aircraft owners and operators about the impending FAA Airworthiness Directive (AD) related to these issues, urging them to review maintenance records and perform necessary inspections. The bulletin also provides a timeline for comments on the proposed AD, emphasizing the importance of compliance to ensure safety in flight operations.

• The bulletin applies to multiple Piper models, including the PA-28R-201.
• Aircraft with 5,000 or more hours TIS must undergo inspections for wing spar fatigue.
• A tragic incident involving a PA-28R-201 highlighted the need for these inspections.
• Piper Service Bulletin No. 1345 outlines the inspection procedures for wing spar bolts.
• Defects found must be reported to CASA and Piper.