AD 68-01-03

Airworthiness directive · Forward & Rear Wing-to-Fuselage Fittings · Piper PA-32S-300

Published
May 21, 1968
Issued
May 10, 1968
Model
PA-32S-300
Data sheet
TCDSA3SO
Registered aircraft
3 matched by model
Product
Aircraft · Small airplane
Amendment
39-602

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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68-01-03 PIPER: Amdt. 39-602. Applies to Model PA-32 Seaplanes, Serial Numbers 32S-40228, 32S-40229, 32S-40230, 32S-40239, 32S-40251, 32S-40263, 32S-40265, 32S-40268, 32S-40270, 32S-40272, 32S-40276, 32S-40277, 32S-40279, and 32S-40282.

Compliance required within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished.

NOTE: Serial Numbers 32S-40230 and 32S-40268, which are presently operating in the landplane configuration, shall comply with this airworthiness directive when floats are installed.

To prevent damage to the forward and rear wing to fuselage attachment fittings, modify the float structure in accordance with the instructions contained in Piper Kit No. 760-172V, or in an equivalent manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Southern Region.

Effective January 11, 1968.

Revised May 21, 1968.

Affected TCDS · 1

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