{"id":"F2006B05812","name":"AD/PA-32/19 Amdt 3 - Stabilator Balance Weight Tube Assembly","slug":"ad-pa-32-19-amdt-3-stabilator-balance-weight-tube-assembly","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":135759,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B05812-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/PA-32/19 Amdt 3 - Stabilator Balance Weight Tube Assembly","content":"COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 \\- 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY\n\nSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES\n\n![](image.001.png)  \nPiper PA-32 (Cherokee Six) Series Aeroplanes\n\nAD/PA-32/19\n\nAmdt 3\n\n  \nStabilator Balance Weight Tube Assembly 11/94\n\nApplicability: Model PA-32-260, with serial numbers 32-01 and subsequent, and Model PA-32-300,\n\n\\-300S, with serial numbers 32-40000 and subsequent, without tube assembly part number 69624-02V installed.\n\nRequirement: 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.\n\nNote: A magnetic particle inspection method must be used where mechanical means or sand blasting has been used to remove surface protective treatment.\n\n    2. Visually inspect the stabilator/tube mounting fittings P/N 63567-03 (2 off) for wear, cracking and loose rivets.\n\n    3. Inspect the stabilator mounting points for possible stabilator side movement.\n\nIf side movement is evident, install a combination of AN960-416L and AN960- 416 washers as necessary to centre the stabilator assembly and eliminate any side movement.\n\nNote: Piper SB 327 refers.\n\nCompliance: At intervals not to exceed 200 hours time in service.\n\nThe compliance of the previous issue of this Directive remains unchanged, which was the repetitive inspection called up in the 12 January 1971 issue. This amendment is effective 13 October 1994.\n\nBackground: The manufacturer required an inspection of the stabilator balance weight tube assembly, in response to field reports of cracking.\n\nAmendment 3 is issued to confine the applicability of this Directive to the aircraft specified in Piper SB 327. Additionally, the previous issue of this Directive should have been at “B” amendment status (Amdt 2).","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The amendment narrows the scope compared to previous versions. Amendment 3 specifically confines applicability to aircraft covered by Piper SB 327, whereas earlier versions apparently applied more broadly. This represents a refinement/reduction in scope rather than expansion."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific mechanical component targeted","Only 3 inspection requirements with clear methods specified","Simple applicability criteria (specific model numbers plus serial number ranges, with one part number exclusion)","Straightforward compliance interval (200 hours time in service)","Minimal cross-referencing (only to Piper SB 327 and previous amendment history)","No nested conditions or exceptions beyond the initial applicability exclusion"],"plain_english_summary":"This rule requires owners/operators of certain Piper PA‑32‑260/300 (Cherokee Six) aircraft identified in Piper SB 327 to perform a recurring inspection of the stabilator balance weight tube assembly every 200 flight hours to detect cracks, wear, loose fittings, and play. Aircraft with the upgraded tube (P/N 69624‑02V) are excluded.  \n\nThe inspections respond to reported cracking that can lead to loss of control; Amendment 3 narrows applicability to those aircraft covered by the service bulletin."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Amendment 3 narrows the Directive’s scope by confining applicability to the aircraft specified in Piper Service Bulletin 327; it also records a correction to the amendment status. The core inspection and 200-hour compliance requirements remain unchanged."},"complexity_factors":["Applicability limited to particular models and serial numbers (PA-32-260 from 32-01; PA-32-300/300S from 32-40000) which requires operators to check serial ranges.","Multiple inspection methods allowed (magnetic particle or dye penetrant) with a mandatory mag-particle requirement when surface protective treatment has been removed.","Three distinct inspection targets: balance weight tube assembly (cracking near cable lugs and bolt holes), stabilator/tube mounting fittings P/N 63567-03 (wear, cracking, loose rivets), and stabilator mounting points (side movement).","Prescribed corrective action: fit combinations of AN960-416L and AN960-416 washers to eliminate side movement, requiring parts sourcing and installation.","Fixed repetitive compliance interval of 200 hours time in service imposes ongoing inspection burden on operators.","Cross-reference to Piper SB 327 for details and an amendment history note (confined applicability and corrected amendment status) that may require checking historical documents."],"plain_english_summary":"This Directive requires owners/operators of specified Piper PA-32-260 and PA-32-300 series aeroplanes to carry out repetitive inspections of the stabilator balance weight tube assembly and related mounting fittings every 200 hours. Inspections must use magnetic particle or dye-penetrant methods (mag-particle where surface treatment was removed), and washers must be fitted if stabilator side movement is found. The measure responds to field reports of cracking and narrows the directive’s applicability to aircraft listed in Piper Service Bulletin 327."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-pa-32-19-amdt-3-stabilator-balance-weight-tube-assembly","history":"/api/acts/ad-pa-32-19-amdt-3-stabilator-balance-weight-tube-assembly/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-pa-32-19-amdt-3-stabilator-balance-weight-tube-assembly/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-pa-32-19-amdt-3-stabilator-balance-weight-tube-assembly/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-pa-32-19-amdt-3-stabilator-balance-weight-tube-assembly/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-pa-32-19-amdt-3-stabilator-balance-weight-tube-assembly/documents"}}