After receiving a report of undersized fasteners possibly being used during the construction of some Piper M600s, the FAA on Tuesday issued an airworthiness directive to address what it called an “unsafe condition.” The AD, effective July 25, 2018, is aimed at M600s serial numbers 4698004 thru 4698041.
FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for Piper’s M600
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for specific Piper M600s (serial numbers 4698004 thru 4698041) due to reports of undersized fasteners in the cockpit canopy, posing a risk of structural failure or loss of cabin pressure.
- The AD mandates an inspection, potential repair kit installation, and a temporary speed limitation of 230 kts calibrated airspeed for affected aircraft.
- Piper Aircraft is fully covering all costs associated with the inspection and necessary repairs, with 60% of the 38 affected airplanes already in compliance.
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