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AD/PA-34/35 - Fuselage Structure, LH Side Sta.108 - Inspection and Modification

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This directive requires owners/operators of Piper PA-34-220T Seneca III airplanes listed in Piper Service Bulletin No. 711 to inspect and repair a manufacturing defect where 12 rivets were left out of the left‑hand fuselage at station 108.

An initial inspection and immediate fixes must be done within 5 flight hours, with permanent corrective modifications completed within 100 flight hours. It’s essential because missing structural rivets reduce airframe strength and safety.

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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-34/35 Fuselage Structure, LH Side Sta.108 - Inspection and Modification

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Applicability: All models PA-34-220T Seneca 111 with S/Nos. as listed in Piper SB No. 711. Document: Piper SB No. 711.

Compliance: Part 1 - Unless already accomplished, within 5 hours time in service after 28 May 1981.

Part 2 - Within 100 hours time in service after 28 May 1981.

Background: It has been determined by the manufacturer that during assembly twelve (12) rivets were deleted at the subject fuselage location.

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