EASA Regulations for Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cherokee)

10 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cherokee).

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EASA AD US-2024-14-03

Jul 22, 2024

Auto Flight - Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot System - Software Update

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2024-14-03 addresses various airplanes equipped with the Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot System installed under Supplemental Type Certificate No. SA01866WI. This directive mandates a software update to the Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot System to prevent un-commanded automatic pitch trim runaway events. The affected aircraft include all models specified in the directive that have the optional GSA 28 pitch trim servo installed.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Commander (Cpac, Inc.) 112
  • Commander (Cpac, Inc.) 114
  • Daher Aerospace TB
  • Mooney International Corporation M20
  • Piper Aircraft PA-24 (Comanche)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Archer)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cadet)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cherokee)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Dakota)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Warrior)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28R (Arrow)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-30 (Twin Comanche)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Cherokee Six)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Piper 6X)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Saratoga)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32R (Lance)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-39 (Twin Comanche)
  • Textron Aviation 172 (Skyhawk)
  • Textron Aviation 172RG
  • Textron Aviation 177 (Cardinal)
  • Textron Aviation 177RG (Cardinal RG)
  • Textron Aviation 182 (Skylane)
  • Textron Aviation 19
  • Textron Aviation 206
  • Textron Aviation U206 (Super Skywagon)
  • Textron Aviation 206H (Stationair)
  • Textron Aviation 210 (Centurion)
  • Textron Aviation 23 (Musketeer)
  • Textron Aviation 24 (Sierra)
  • Textron Aviation 33 (Bonanza)
  • Textron Aviation 35 (Bonanza)
  • Textron Aviation 36 (Bonanza)
  • Textron Aviation F172
  • Textron Aviation F177RG
  • Textron Aviation F182
  • Textron Aviation FR172 (Reims Rocket)
  • Textron Aviation P172D
  • Textron Aviation P206
  • Textron Aviation TP206 (Super Skylane)
  • Textron Aviation R172 (Hawk XP)

EASA SIB SAIB-2022-20

Oct 20, 2022

Wing Lower Spar Cap Bolt Holes

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: 2022-20 provides information regarding fatigue cracks found in the lower spar cap bolt holes of Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-28 and PA-32 airplanes. This bulletin follows a fatal 2018 accident involving a Piper PA-28R-201 airplane and the subsequent Airworthiness Directive AD 2020-26-16, which mandated inspections of certain lower spar cap bolt holes. The bulletin highlights inspection findings of numerous cracks and hole-quality issues across the fleet and discusses ongoing analysis to develop further corrective actions.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Archer)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cadet)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cherokee)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Dakota)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Warrior)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28R (Arrow)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Cherokee Six)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Piper 6X)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Saratoga)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32R (Lance)

EASA AD 2021-0107R2

May 20, 2022

Wings — Lower Main Wing Spar Caps — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0107R2 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection requirements for the lower main wing spar caps on Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-28 and PA-32 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections to detect fatigue cracks in the lower main wing spar caps, which could lead to wing separation if undetected. The directive applies to multiple PA-28 and PA-32 models with specific serial numbers and includes detailed definitions and inspection procedures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Archer)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cadet)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cherokee)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Warrior)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28R (Arrow)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Cherokee Six)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32R (Lance)
  • Piper PA-28
  • Piper PA-32

EASA SIB AIR-21-10

Jul 19, 2021

Forward Wing Spar to Fuselage Attachment Fittings - Visual Inspection

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: AIR-21-10 is an FAA advisory concerning potential corrosion in the forward wing spar to fuselage attachment fittings on certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. models including PA-28, PA-32, PA-34, and PA-44 series airplanes. It highlights the risk of galvanic corrosion between steel fittings and aluminum spars in areas that may be difficult to inspect visually. This bulletin provides information to owners and operators but does not mandate regulatory action.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Archer)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cadet)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cherokee)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Dakota)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Warrior)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28R (Arrow)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Cherokee Six)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Piper 6X)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Saratoga)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32R (Lance)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-34 (Seneca)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-44 (Seminole)

EASA AD US-2020-26-16

Feb 9, 2021

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Final Rule titled Airworthiness Directive 2020-26-16 addresses certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. models including PA-28-151, PA-28-161, PA-28-181, PA-28-235, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28R-201, PA-28R-201T, PA-28RT-201, PA-28RT-201T, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300, and PA-32RT-300T airplanes. This directive responds to a safety concern involving wing separation caused by fatigue cracking in the lower main wing spar cap. It mandates inspections and potential replacement of affected wing spars to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Archer)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cadet)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cherokee)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Warrior)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28R (Arrow)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Cherokee Six)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32R (Lance)
  • Piper PA-28-151
  • Piper PA-28-161
  • Piper PA-28-181
  • Piper PA-28-235
  • Piper PA-28R-180
  • Piper PA-28R-200
  • Piper PA-28R-201
  • Piper PA-28R-201T
  • Piper PA-28RT-201
  • Piper PA-28RT-201T
  • Piper PA-32-260
  • Piper PA-32-300
  • Piper PA-32R-300
  • Piper PA-32RT-300
  • Piper PA-32RT-300T

EASA AD US-2020-24-05

Dec 4, 2020

Wing Spar - Main Wing Spar - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 85, Number 226 (November 23, 2020) - Airworthiness Directive 2020-24-05 issued by the FAA addresses certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-32-260, and PA-32-300 airplanes. This directive mandates inspection of the left and right main wing spars for corrosion in areas that are not easily accessible. It aims to ensure the structural integrity of the main wing spars to prevent potential failure and loss of airplane control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Archer)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cherokee)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Cherokee Six)
  • Piper PA-28-140
  • Piper PA-28-150
  • Piper PA-28-160
  • Piper PA-28-180
  • Piper PA-28-235
  • Piper PA-32-260
  • Piper PA-32-300

EASA AD 2020-0228

Dec 3, 2020

[Correction] Engine — Turbocharger Hose — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0228 is a corrective directive addressing turbocharger hose replacement on certain Cessna F172 and Piper PA-28 aircraft equipped with Continental Aerospace Technologies TAE 125-02 diesel engines. The directive targets turbocharger hoses with part number TAE EPA 40-7520-H0131 01 from a specific defective batch that may fail and cause significant engine power loss. It applies to aircraft with engines installed via EASA Supplemental Type Certificates 10014287 and 10014364.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Archer)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cadet)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cherokee)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Warrior)
  • Textron Aviation 172 (Skyhawk)
  • Textron Aviation F172
  • Cessna F172
  • Piper PA-28

EASA AD 2005-0035-CN

Feb 20, 2020

CANCELLED: Landing Gear - Main Undercarriage Structure - Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2005-0035-CN is a cancellation notice for the previous directive concerning the inspection of the main landing gear cylinder torque link attachment lugs on Piper Aircraft PA-28 and PA-32 aeroplanes. The affected aircraft include various PA-28 models and the PA-32-260, with specific serial numbers detailed in the directive. This cancellation reflects updated safety assessments and improved inspection procedures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Archer)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cadet)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cherokee)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Warrior)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Cherokee Six)
  • Piper PA-28
  • Piper PA-32

EASA AD US-2018-07-03

Apr 9, 2018

Placard and Markings - Preflight Check of the Fuel Selector Cover

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-07-03 supersedes AD 2018-02-05 and applies to certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. models including PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151, PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, PA-28-181, PA-28-236, PA-28-201T, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28R-201, PA-28R-201T, PA-28RT-201, and PA-28RT-201T airplanes. This directive mandates a preflight check of the fuel tank selector cover placards to ensure correct positioning and requires replacement if placards are improperly located. It allows pilots holding at least a private pilot certificate to perform this check.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Archer)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cadet)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cherokee)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Dakota)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Warrior)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28R (Arrow)
  • Piper PA-28-140
  • Piper PA-28-150
  • Piper PA-28-151
  • Piper PA-28-160
  • Piper PA-28-161
  • Piper PA-28-180
  • Piper PA-28-181
  • Piper PA-28-236
  • Piper PA-28-201T
  • Piper PA-28R-180
  • Piper PA-28R-200
  • Piper PA-28R-201
  • Piper PA-28R-201T
  • Piper PA-28RT-201
  • Piper PA-28RT-201T

EASA AD US-2018-02-05

Jan 24, 2018

Superseded by FAA AD 2018-07-03

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2018-02-05 is a final rule addressing certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. models including PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151, PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, PA-28-181, PA-28-236, PA-28-201T, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28R-201, PA-28R-201T, PA-28RT-201, and PA-28RT-201T airplanes. The directive requires inspection and, if necessary, replacement of fuel tank selector placards to ensure correct left and right positioning. This AD was issued due to a manufacturer quality control issue resulting in reversed placard installation, which could lead to fuel starvation and engine power loss in flight.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Archer)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cadet)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cherokee)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Dakota)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Warrior)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28R (Arrow)
  • Piper PA-28-140
  • Piper PA-28-150
  • Piper PA-28-151
  • Piper PA-28-160
  • Piper PA-28-161
  • Piper PA-28-180
  • Piper PA-28-181
  • Piper PA-28-236
  • Piper PA-28-201T
  • Piper PA-28R-180
  • Piper PA-28R-200
  • Piper PA-28R-201
  • Piper PA-28R-201T
  • Piper PA-28RT-201
  • Piper PA-28RT-201T