- Published
- December 4, 1956
- Issued
- December 4, 1956
- Model
- PA-22
- Data sheet
- TCDS1A6
- Registered aircraft
- 277 matched by model
- Product
- Aircraft · Small airplane
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The airworthiness directive
55-07-02 PIPER: Applies to All Model PA-22 Aircraft Except Serial Numbers 22-2377, 22-2379, 22-2385, 22-2388, 22-2389, 22-2391, 22-2394 and Up.
Compliance required by June 1, 1955.
Numerous instances have been reported of cracking in the leading edge of the streamlined tube of the landing gear at the point where the tube joins the inboard end of the axle. To prevent future failures, this joint should be reinforced by welding a steel strap reinforcement.
(Piper Service Letter No. 124 dated August 30, 1954, covers the same subject.)
Affected TCDS · 1
The type certificate data sheets for the models this AD names, matched by model and maker.
Registered aircraft · 277
Registered aircraft whose airframe or engine model this AD names. Matched by model only, so check each against the AD’s applicability.
| 1950 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 61 |
| 1952 | 43 |
| 1953 | 48 |
| 1954 | 23 |
| 1955 | 20 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1958 | 3 |
| 1959 | 4 |
| 1961 | 3 |
| 1963 | 1 |
60 with no year recorded