{"id":"F2006B05876","name":"AD/PA-32/80 - Flap Handle Attach Bolt","slug":"ad-pa-32-80-flap-handle-attach-bolt","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":135924,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B05876-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/PA-32/80 - Flap Handle Attach Bolt","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-32/80 Flap Handle Attach Bolt 9/96\n\nApplicability: PA32-260 32-1 through 32-1297 and 32-7100001 through 32-7800008\n\nPA32-300 32-40000 through 32-40974 and 32-7140001 through\n\n32-7940290\n\nPA32-301 32-8006001 through 32-8406020\n\nP32-301T 32-8024001 through 32-8424002\n\nPA32R-300 32R-7680001 through 32R-7880068 PA32RT-300 32R-7885001 through 32R-7985105 PA32RT-300T 32R-7887001 through 32R-7987126 PA32R-301 32R-8013001 through 32R-8413024 PA32R-301T 32R-8029001 through 32R-8429028\n\nRequirement: (a) Measure the cable mounting attach hole diameter and enlarge the hole to .316 of an inch diameter. If the diameter of the cable mount attach hole is larger than\n\n.316 of an inch, replace the flap lever handle (refer to the illustrated parts catalogue for the part number), in accordance with the Instructions section of Piper SB 965.\n\n    (b) Install a new bushing (using only Piper part number (P/N) 63900-174) into the cable mounting attach hole, in accordance with the Instructions section of Piper SB 965.\n\n    (c) Replace the flap lever handle attach bolt with a new clevis bolt (Piper P/N 400 673 or standard P/N AN23-11) in accordance with the Instructions section of Piper SB 965.\n\n    (d) Inspect the washer, nut, and cotter pin, and if damaged, replace washer (Piper P/N 407-564 or standard P/N AN960-10), nut (Piper P/N 404-392 or standard P/N AN320-3), and cotter pin (Piper P/N 424-051 or standard P/N MS24665- 132) in accordance with the Instructions section of Piper SB 965.\n\nNote 1: FAA AD 96-10-03 Amdt 39-9608 refers.\n\nNote 2: The Requirement instructions of this Directive do not mirror the instructions in Piper SB 965. This Directive requires installing the clevis bolt, regardless of the condition of the current part.\n\nCompliance: Upon the accumulation of 2,000 hours time in service or within the next 100 hours time in service after 15 August 1996, whichever occurs later.\n\nCOMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 \\- 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY\n\nSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES\n\nBackground: The FAA received reports of worn flap handle attach bolts and elongated holes in the flap lever to cable mounting attach point. Failure of the flap handle attach bolt could cause a sudden retraction of the flaps, and result in loss of control.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a discrete, targeted safety directive addressing a specific mechanical defect in a specific aircraft type. The scope remains tightly focused on the original safety issue (flap handle attach bolt failure) without expansion into unrelated systems or aircraft types."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple specific aircraft serial number ranges to check for applicability (7 distinct model variants with non-contiguous serial ranges)","Precise mechanical specifications (0.316 inch diameter, specific part numbers for 8 different components)","Cross-reference to external technical document (Piper Service Bulletin 965) for installation instructions","Conditional logic in requirement (a): 'If the diameter... is larger than .316 of an inch, replace...'","Compliance deadline calculation requires comparing two different time-based triggers (flight hours vs calendar date)"],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires urgent repair of the flap-handle assembly on specified Piper PA‑32 Cherokee Six models: measuring (and if needed enlarging) the cable‑attach hole to 0.316\", fitting an approved bushing, replacing the attach clevis bolt, and inspecting/replacing the washer, nut and cotter pin. It applies to owners/operators of listed PA‑32 series serials. The work prevents sudden flap‑handle failure (which can cause unexpected flap retraction and loss of lift) and must be done by the later of 2,000 total hours or within 100 hours after 15 Aug 1996."},"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":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Yes. Note 2 explicitly states the Directive does not mirror Piper SB 965 and requires installing the clevis bolt regardless of the condition of the current part, which expands mandatory action beyond the manufacturer's instructions. This increases compulsory parts replacement and associated costs for operators and reduces discretion that would otherwise follow the SB‑965 condition‑based approach (Requirement (c); Note 2)."},"complexity_factors":["Safety‑critical maintenance tasks (measuring/enlarging attach hole to 0.316 in) require tooling and qualified mechanics.","Multiple specific part numbers to source (bushing P/N 63900‑174; clevis bolt P/N 400 673 or AN23‑11; washer, nut, cotter pin alternatives listed).","Applies across many PA‑32 model/serial ranges — broad operator population and recordkeeping scope (Applicability section).","Compliance timing tied to service hours (2,000 hours or within 100 hours after 15 Aug 1996) adds scheduling constraints (Compliance section).","Directive diverges from Piper SB 965 by mandating clevis bolt replacement irrespective of condition (Note 2), increasing immediate parts/labour cost and reducing owner discretion.","Cross‑references to FAA AD 96‑10‑03 and Piper SB 965 require consultation of external documents for procedural detail (Note 1 and Requirement referencing SB 965)."],"plain_english_summary":"This airworthiness directive requires owners/operators of specified Piper PA‑32 aeroplanes to measure the flap‑cable attach hole, enlarge it to 0.316 inches if needed, install a Piper bushing (P/N 63900‑174), fit a specified clevis bolt, and inspect/replace the washer, nut and cotter pin. The regulator says the actions prevent bolt failure and sudden flap retraction; compliance is enforced by flight‑hour thresholds and the directive mandates the clevis bolt replacement regardless of its current condition (Note 2)."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-pa-32-80-flap-handle-attach-bolt","history":"/api/acts/ad-pa-32-80-flap-handle-attach-bolt/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-pa-32-80-flap-handle-attach-bolt/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-pa-32-80-flap-handle-attach-bolt/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-pa-32-80-flap-handle-attach-bolt/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-pa-32-80-flap-handle-attach-bolt/documents"}}