A-92-036
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ISSUE AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE FOR PIPER PA-25 AIRPLANES TO REQUIRE (1) AN IMMEDIATE INSPECTION FOR CORROSION AND CRACKING OF THE CLEVIS EARS ON THE WING FRONT SPAR FUSELAGE ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLIES (P/NS 64003 AND 64412), (2) THE REPAIR, BY AN FAA APPROVED METHOD, OF ANY FITTING ASSEMBLY THAT CONTAINS CRACKING OR CORROSION DAMAGE , AND (3) PERIODIC INSPECTION OF THE WING FRONT SPAR FUSELAGE ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLIES AT INTERVALS THAT WILL DETECT CRACKING BEFORE IT BECOMES CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION OF THE AIRPLANE. (URGENT)
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to issue an airworthiness directive for Piper PA-25 airplanes that mandates an immediate inspection for corrosion and cracking on specific wing attachment parts (P/Ns 64003 and 64412), repair of any damage using an approved method, and periodic inspections to detect cracking before it compromises safety. The recommendation is marked urgent.
This plain-language summary is written by FlightFinder to explain the recommendation above. It is not the official wording — the verbatim NTSB text is quoted above.
Details
| Status | Closed - Unacceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Oct 18, 1993 |
| NTSB number | ATL91LA178 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).