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AD/PA-28/45 - Gross Weight - Reduction

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What this does: This is a safety rule (an Airworthiness Directive) that applies to specific Piper Cherokee Warrior aircraft (model PA-28-151) that haven't been fitted with a particular factory modification kit (Kit No. 760878V).

What it requires: Owners must immediately reduce the maximum weight limits before flying again:

Normal Category (standard passenger and cargo flying): Maximum 2,150 pounds (approx. 975 kg)
Utility Category (allows steeper turns and limited aerobatics): Maximum 1,825 pounds (approx. 828 kg)

The exception: You can avoid these lower limits if the aircraft has been modified according to Piper Service Bulletin No. 424 or if the aviation safety authority has approved another modification scheme.

Why it matters: This prevents structural failure by ensuring these specific aircraft aren't loaded beyond what their airframe can safely handle. The "before further flight" requirement means compliance is immediate and mandatory.

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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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Applicability: Model PA-28-151 not incorporating Piper Kit No. 760878V.

Requirement: Unless modified in accordance with Piper SB No. 424 or a scheme approved by the Secretary the following maximum gross weights apply:

Normal Category - 2150 lbs.

2. Utility Category - 1825 lbs. Compliance: Before further flight.

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