EASA AD US-2023-25-02
Flight Controls - Control Column Mounts - Inspection
The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-25-02 is a final rule addressing certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. models PA-46-350P, PA-46-500TP, and PA-46-600TP. It mandates inspection of the left and right control column mounts to verify the installation of a retaining ring and the presence of retaining compound on the bearing. This directive aims to prevent potential loss of pitch and roll control caused by bearing separation in the control column mounts.