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AD/PA-28/58 - Wing Structural Fatigue Life Limitation

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The directive requires retirement of the wing on all Piper PA‑28‑235 aircraft at or before 12,500 hours time‑in‑service. It directly affects owners/operators (who bear replacement, disposal and operational costs) and maintenance organisations (who must determine thresholds, perform and record the retirement). Intended to limit wing structural fatigue, it creates clear tracking and asset‑valuation impacts but does not specify certification, approved alternatives, or enforcement details.

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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-28/58 Wing Structural Fatigue Life Limitation 12/76

Applicability: All model PA-28-235. Requirement: Retire the wing from service.

Compliance: At or before 12,500 hours time in service.

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