AD/PA-22/16 - Tail Brace Clevises - Replacement - CANCELLED

This document officially cancels an old aircraft safety rule that applied to specific Piper aeroplane models (the PA-22 Tri-Pacer and Colt series). The original rule required owners to replace tail brace clevises and bushings (metal fittings that connect structural parts in the tail section) according to manufacturer instructions. Because Piper supplied replacement parts way back in 1961, every affected aircraft would have been modified decades ago, making the rule redundant. Who it affects: Owners and operators of Piper PA-22 series aircraft—though since the directive is cancelled, it currently imposes no obligations. Why it matters: It cleans up the rulebook by removing an obsolete safety requirement that no longer serves any purpose.