Commonwealth legislation

AD/PA-44/16 - Ailerons

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This Act has been repealed and is no longer in force. It is retained for historical reference.

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Owners and operators of Piper PA‑44 Seminole twin‑engine aircraft with more than 2,000 flight hours must remove both ailerons to inspect the internal nose ribs and hinge brackets for cracks, then reinstall or repair as needed. The first inspection is due at the next maintenance after 9 November 1995 and must be repeated every 500 flight hours. The order addresses a safety risk from cracking that could lead to aileron failure in flight.

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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-44 (Seminole) Series Aeroplanes

AD/PA-44/16 Ailerons 12/95

Applicability: All models that have exceeded 2000 hours time in service since new. Requirement: 1. Remove the left hand and right hand ailerons.

2. Carry out a detailed visual inspection of the nose ribs and hinge brackets of each aileron for evidence of cracking.

3. Install ailerons after inspection or rectification.

Compliance: At the next inspection for maintenance release issue after 9 November 1995, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 500 hours time in service.

Background: Several recent local reports have been received of cracking of the aileron nose ribs and hinge brackets at multiple locations on low time aircraft.

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