EASA Regulations for Piper Aircraft PA-44 (Seminole)

2 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Piper Aircraft PA-44 (Seminole).

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EASA AD US-2024-10-04

May 23, 2024

Wings - Rear Wing Spar Attachment Fitting - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2024-10-04 addresses certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. models PA-28-181, PA-28R-201, PA-34-220T, and PA-44-180 airplanes. This directive mandates inspection of the rear wing spar attachment fitting due to a manufacturing defect involving a double-drilled bolt hole, which compromises structural integrity. The AD aims to prevent potential wing separation and loss of control by requiring inspections and corrective actions as necessary.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Archer)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28R (Arrow)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-34 (Seneca)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-44 (Seminole)
  • Piper PA-28-181
  • Piper PA-28R-201
  • Piper PA-34-220T
  • Piper PA-44-180

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)