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AD/PA-38/19 - Aileron Balance Weight Rib - Inspection

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This directive requires owners/operators of specified Piper PA-38-112 (serials 38-78A0001 to 38-81A0051 and 38-81A0105) to inspect the aileron balance weight rib for cracking per Piper Service Bulletin No. 723—first within 25 hours TIS from 22 Sep 1981, then every 100 hours until Piper Kit P/N 764140 is fitted.

It responds to reported rib cracks and imposes inspection or modification costs on those owners/operators who must choose between recurring inspections or a one‑time kit installation.

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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-38/19 Aileron Balance Weight Rib - Inspection 11/81

Applicability: All models PA-38-112 with S/Nos. 38-78A0001 to 38-81A0051 and 38-81A0105. Document: Piper SB No. 723.

Compliance: Within 25 hours time in service after 22 September 1981, and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 100 hours time in until modified by incorporation of Piper Kit P/N 764 140.

Background: The manufacturer has received reports of cracks developing in flange area of the aileron balance weight rib P/Nos. 77342-16 and -17.

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