AD 56-27-03

Airworthiness directive · Aileron Balance Weight Bracket · Piper PA-23

Published
April 11, 1957
Issued
April 11, 1957
Model
PA-23
Data sheet
TCDS1A10
Registered aircraft
155 matched by model
Product
Aircraft · Small airplane

Unofficial copy of the text in the FAA’s Dynamic Regulatory System. The FAA’s own copy is the authoritative one. DRS record last changed November 21, 2025.

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The airworthiness directive

56-27-03 PIPER: Applies to Model PA-23, Serial Numbers 23-1 Through 23-800 Except 23-732, 23-736, 23-739, 23-740, 23-741, 23-769, 23-777, 23-784, 23-787, 23-794, 23-797 and 23-799.

Compliance required by February 1, 1957.

In order to prevent fatigue cracking in the aileron balance weight bracket at a point where the bracket tubes are welded to form a 90 degree angle, it will be necessary to remove both the right and left aileron balance weight brackets and reinforce them with gussets, Piper P/N 17126- 07 in accordance with the instructions and sketch contained in Piper Service Bulletin No. 149 dated December 10, 1956.

Affected TCDS · 1

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Registered aircraft · 155

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