EASA Regulations for Piper PA-32-260

2 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Piper PA-32-260.

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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