Piper PA-34 Seneca III — Airworthiness Directives

This document is an Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia concerning the Piper PA-34 (Seneca) series aeroplanes. It specifically addresses the nose gear upper drag link bolt and associated components, requiring their replacement and inspection to ensure safety and compliance. The directive outlines the necessary actions to correct unsafe conditions related to the nose landing gear, which could lead to loss of control during critical flight operations. The AD includes compliance timelines and references to relevant service bulletins for further guidance on maintenance procedures.

• Replace the nose gear upper drag link bolt (Piper part number 400 274) and associated parts.
• Complete required inspections and corrective actions as per Piper Service Bulletin No. 1123B.
• Initial inspection must be completed within 100 hours TIS after the effective date of the directive.
• Subsequent inspections should not exceed 500 hours TIS until further actions are required.
• The directive addresses safety concerns related to the nose landing gear.