Important: Deadlines for comments are fast approaching. For NPRM 2143, Nov. 4 is the last day; for NPRM 2142, Nov. 7 is the deadline.
Two proposed ADs will expand an existing AD to additional Piper models and aircraft with fewer hours in service, and also create a life limit for some models’ wing spars.
Read Steve Ells’ article about how these ADs would differ from existing ADs and find out which PA-28s and PA-32s are affected:
FAA Seeks to Expand PA-28 and PA-32 Wing Bolt Eddy Current Inspections
Links to Service Bulletins mentioned: SB1345A, SB1372, SB1412
Links to NPRMs and other important information:
NPRM 2142 (Docket FAA-2024-2142)
NPRM 2024-2143
NPRM 2143 (Docket FAA-2024-2143)
Public Comments on NPRM 2143
