Piper PA-38 (Tomahawk) Series Aeroplanes

AD/PA-38/27 Amdt 2 (continued)

This Amendment becomes effective on 13 May 2004.

Background: This AD mandates the replacement requirements and schedule listed in the Maintenance Manual and the Country of Origin FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet.

This amendment includes a note with contact details for the STC owner, so that owners and operators may obtain assistance in incorporating the modification. There is no change to the requirements or compliance.

Amendment 1 provided an option for the incorporation of an FAA approved Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), which provides for a wing spar reinforcement strap to be installed to extend wing life. A formula is also provided so that a new retirement life can be calculated for aircraft that incorporate the modification listed in the STC. An ongoing inspection requirement, which is specified in the STC, is also added for aircraft that have the spar strap installed.

The original issue of this AD became effective on 26 February 1998.

Signature of David Villiers, Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.

David Villiers

Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 2 April 2004

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The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 21 April 2004.