AD/PA-32/5 Amdt 3 - Aileron and Stabilator Balance Weight Assembly and Rudder Horn Assembly - Inspection
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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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Piper PA-32 (Cherokee Six) Series Aeroplanes
AD/PA-32/5
Amdt 3
Aileron and Stabilator Balance Weight Assembly NK and Rudder Horn Assembly - Inspection
Applicability: All models PA-32-260 with S/Nos. referenced in Piper SB No. 240.
Requirement: 1. Inspect in accordance with Piper SB No. 240 and take necessary action as called up in Service Bulletin.
- Remove the wing tips and visually inspect the balance weight arms and attachments for cracks.
Compliance: For Para. 1 - Aircraft which have achieved 2 years in service since date of manufacture, within 100 hours time in service after 31 August 1980 and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 2 years.
For Para. 2 - Within 200 hours time in service after 31 August 1980 and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 200 hours time in service.
Note: Compliance with previous issue of this AD constitutes compliance with this issue of AD.
Background: Aileron balance weight support tubes have exhibited instances of internal corrosion and subsequent separation. Stabilator and rudder balance assemblies have demonstrated a tendency to work loose in service. This amendment references specific affected aeroplanes and simplifies compliance statement.