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AD/PA-24/38 - Aileron Spar - Inspection and Modification

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This instrument mandates recurring inspections of the aileron spar on specified Piper PA‑24 (Comanche) series aircraft (particular serial ranges), beginning within 100 hours TIS after 28 Feb 1977 and repeated at intervals not exceeding 100 hours until the aeroplane is modified per Piper SL No. 787. It affects owners/operators of the listed aircraft (except those with Piper Kit No. 760914), imposing ongoing maintenance costs and creating an incentive to pursue the one‑time modification to avoid repeat inspections.

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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AD/PA-24/38 Aileron Spar - Inspection and Modification 2/77

Applicability: All models PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260 and PA-24-400 with S/Nos. 24-1 to 24- 5047 and 26-2 to 26-148 not incorporating Piper Kit No. 760914.

Document: Piper SL No. 787.

Compliance: Inspection within 100 hours time in service after 28 February 1977 and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 100 hours time in service until modified.

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