Model Serial Numbers

PA28R-180 28R-30002 through 28R-31135, and 28R-7130001

through 28R-7130013

PA28R-200 28R-35001 through 28R-35820, and 28R-7135001

through 28R-7635539

PA28R-201 28R-7737002 through 28R-7737096

PA28R-201T 28R-7703001 through 28R-7703239

Requirement: Remove both the left and right main gear side brace studs from the aircraft in accordance with the instructions contained in the Landing Gear section of the maintenance manual, and inspect each main gear side brace stud for cracks using fluorescent penetrant or magnetic particle inspection methods. Figure 1 of this Directive depicts the area where the sidebrace stud is to be inspected.

This figure is provided to depict the area of the sidebrace stud to be inspected. This is not intended to represent the configuration of all models affected.

Note 1: A part number 95299-00 or 95299-02 stud installed in an applicable Model PA28R-180, -200, -201, or -201T aircraft may be identified by removing the stud and measuring the shank diameter of the stud. If the shank measures 5/8 inch in diameter, a part number 78717-02 main gear side brace stud is installed.

For any main gear side brace stud found cracked, replace the cracked stud with an approved serviceable part in accordance with the instructions contained in the Landing Gear section of the applicable maintenance manual.