# Proposed AD FAA-2012-0731: Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2013-02-13
- Products: Piper
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 2, 2012, 77 FR 45979
- Comments due: September 17, 2012
- Became: [AD 2013-02-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-02-13)
- Docket: FAA-2012-0731 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2012-0731, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2012-CE-020-AD
- FR document: 2012-18618
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/47/ed/47ed8cc1763c6b44f4ad099c285fa3d2de4f736dd6c2741de4538949a791570a (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-08-02/pdf/2012-18618.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/08/02/2012-18618/airworthiness-directives-piper-aircraft-inc-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/46BB950B3775942486257A4E0045A430.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2012-0731

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. (type certificate previously held by The New Piper Aircraft Inc.) PA-28, PA-32, PA-34, and PA-44 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of control cable assembly failures that may lead to failure of the horizontal stabilator control system and could result in loss of pitch control. This proposed AD would require inspections of the stabilator control system and replacement of parts as necessary. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Aug 2, 2012: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2012-18618, comments due Sep 17, 2012 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/08/02/2012-18618/airworthiness-directives-piper-aircraft-inc-airplanes)

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