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AD/PA-24/43 - Wing Main Spar Lower Cap - Inspection

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This AD mandates a one‑time inspection of the wing main spar lower cap where the spar enters the fuselage on specified Piper PA‑24 models (per serial‑number applicability) in accordance with Piper Service Bulletin No. 751, to be completed within 100 hours TIS after 30 September 1983.

It was issued because of manufacturer‑reported chafing; owners/operators must arrange and pay for the inspection and any required repairs, using qualified maintenance and the referenced service bulletin.

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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-24/43 Wing Main Spar Lower Cap - Inspection 9/83

Applicability: All model PA-24-400 with S/Nos. 26-2 and subsequent. All model PA-24-180, PA- 24-250 and PA-24-260 with S/Nos. 24-1 and subsequent.

Document: Piper Service Bulletin No. 751.

Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 30th September 1983.

Background: The manufacturer reports cases of chafing of the wing main spar lower cap where the spar enters the fuselage.

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