Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2012-09-17 · Effective 2012-10-22 · 77 FR 56993
Document
Document number
2012-22529
Federal Register citation
77 FR 56993
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Piper
Publication date
2012-09-17
Effective date
2012-10-22
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-0639
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-24, PA-24-250, and PA-24-260 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracks developing in the stabilator horn assembly. This AD requires replacement of the stabilator horn assembly and/or repetitive inspections of the stabilator horn assembly for corrosion or cracks, as applicable. Corrosion or cracks could lead to failure of the stabilator horn. Consequently, failure of the stabilator horn could lead to a loss of pitch control in flight. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.