FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for Aerostar 600 Series Airplanes to Address Cracked Horizontal Stabilizer Attach Fittings

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an airworthiness directive (AD) requiring Aerostar Aircraft Corporation PA-60-600 series airplanes to inspect and replace cracked fuselage horizontal stabilizer attach fittings to prevent loss of control during flight. The directive was prompted by a report of cracks on an Aerostar Model PA-60-601P airplane.