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AD/PA-31/119 - Aileron Control System

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This directive requires owners/operators and maintenance organisations of Piper PA‑31 series aeroplanes to paint the aileron balance cable and bellcrank lug red (per the Directive’s figure) to reduce incorrect aileron connections. The marking must be applied the next time the aileron cables are disconnected or by 1 April 1994. It’s a low‑cost, one‑off maintenance/inspection aid tied to FAA reports of improper connections.

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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-31/119 Aileron Control System 4/93

Applicability: Model PA-31 Series.

Requirement: Colour code the aileron balance cable and the bellcrank lug of both aileron control systems with red enamel paint in accordance with Figure 1 of this Directive.

Note: FAA AD 92-27-05 Amdt 39-8438 refers.

Compliance: The next time the aileron cables are disconnected for any reason or prior to 1 April 1994, whichever occurs first.

Background: The FAA has received several reports of improper connections of the aileron control systems on the affected aircraft.

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

Piper PA-31 Series Aeroplanes

AD/PA-31/119 Aileron Control System 4/93

Applicability: Model PA-31 Series.

Requirement: Colour code the aileron balance cable and the bellcrank lug of both aileron control systems with red enamel paint in accordance with Figure 1 of this Directive.

Note: FAA AD 92-27-05 Amdt 39-8438 refers.

Compliance: The next time the aileron cables are disconnected for any reason or prior to 1 April 1994, whichever occurs first.

Background: The FAA has received several reports of improper connections of the aileron control systems on the affected aircraft.

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES