[Robert Marks]

Robert Marks on August 27, 2019 at 8:49 am #19360

Hi Larry,

I just bought a 1979 Turbo Arrow, 1450 TTAF never used as a trainer. I would definitely look at repetitive 100 hour inspections, and give you the ATC advisory, “Caution Wake Turbulence”, an issue may or may not be there but heads up.

I came upon this thread late, did you buy or still looking?

Bob Marks
N777FG

[STEVE]

STEVE on August 25, 2019 at 4:01 pm #19355

Hi Larry,
I wrote an article on this issue (https://www.piperflyer.org/maintenance-technical/item/1284-piper-pa-28-and-pa-32-wing-spar-nprm-2018-ce-049-ad.html) and advised owners to check the logs for 100 hour inspections, which mean the airplane has probably been used as a trainer, and to visually inspect the lower wing spar. I don’t believe owners of normal usage aircraft (see the article for a definition of normal use) have anything to worry about.
But, if you can find a shop that has the equipment to do a bolt hole eddy current inspection, I would get it done.
The FAA has taken its time to come to issue an AD on this issue. I’ve contacted the official in charge and he sends me boilerplate answers.

[Larry Carroll]

Larry Carroll on July 19, 2019 at 7:52 am #19304

Hello,
I am new to the association, just signed up, and was hoping to get some advise on purchasing an arrow. I’ve done some research on the wing spar AD and have talked to some shops. Biggest takeaway so far is to avoid a trainer (or plane with recurring 100 hour inspections). I heard something about a recurring gear inspection…

Any/all advise is appreciated.

Thanks,
-Larry