EASA Regulations for Piper PA-44-180(T)

EASA SIB CE-10-30

Piper PA-28R(T) and PA-44-180(T) - Nose Landing Gear Drag Link Bolt

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-10-30 addresses a potential airworthiness concern involving the nose landing gear drag link bolt on Piper PA-28R(T) and PA-44-180(T) aircraft models. The bulletin highlights the risk of nose gear collapse due to fatigue cracking of the drag link bolt, which has been observed in several Piper aircraft models. This information bulletin provides guidance to owners and operators to mitigate this issue but does not mandate regulatory action.