Piper PA-32R Lance — Airworthiness Directives

This document is an Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) concerning the Piper PA-32R Lance and other Piper models. It addresses safety concerns related to the lower main wing spar caps, specifically the risk of fatigue cracking that could lead to wing separation. The AD outlines required actions for operators, including inspections and calculations of flight hours and service hours to ensure compliance. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining accurate maintenance records and conducting inspections based on specific thresholds of flight hours. The directive aims to enhance the safety and airworthiness of the affected aircraft models by mandating inspections and potential replacements of critical components.

• The AD applies to the Piper PA-32R Lance and other Piper models, requiring compliance with specific inspection protocols.
• Operators must review maintenance records within 30 days of the AD's effective date and during each 100-hour or annual inspection.
• If a wing spar has accumulated 5,000 hours of TIS, an Eddy-Current inspection is mandated.
• Cracks found during inspections necessitate immediate replacement of the main wing spar before the next flight.
• Inspection results must be reported to EASA, the FAA, and Piper Aircraft within 30 days.