EASA AD US-2024-10-04
May 23, 2024Wings - 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.
- 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