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AD/PA-38/2 - Aft Fuselage/Tailcone Area - Modification

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What this does: This is a safety directive requiring a structural modification to the rear fuselage (the tail section) of specific Piper Tomahawk aircraft before they can be certified as airworthy.

Who it affects: Owners and operators of Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk aeroplanes with serial numbers listed in Piper Service Bulletin No. 600A.

What you must do: Before the aircraft can be certified (legally approved to fly), you must carry out the modification described in the manufacturer's Service Bulletin No. 600A. This bulletin contains the technical instructions for fixing a problem in the aft fuselage/tailcone area.

Why it matters: This addresses a potential structural safety issue in the tail section of these specific aircraft to ensure they remain safe to operate.

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

View image in the official source Piper PA-38 (Tomahawk) Series Aeroplanes

AD/PA-38/2 Aft Fuselage/Tailcone Area - Modification 8/78

Applicability: All models PA-38-112 with S/Nos. as referenced in SB No. 600A. Document: Piper SB No. 600A.

Compliance: Before certification.

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