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Old 12th Apr 2020, 06:38
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jonkster
 
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Another thing to throw into the mix, there is the possibility of of an AD for inspection/repair of wing spar caps in PA28 series aircraft being made in the US.
https://www.federalregister.gov/docu...-inc-airplanes
If that happens expect it to be applied here.

I am aware of several PA28s in Oz that recently have been inspected pre-emptively and have shown evidence of damage and so would be wary of buying a PA28 without having that inspection done and the spar repaired/replaced if it shows sign of damage/corrosion. Best to talk to a LAME about this first - I am not a LAME so going on what I have seen/read around the traps.

Rectification will be an added cost and time consuming if damage found and may make a bargain purchase a liability.

Nothing against the aircraft but most of them are getting old and may have a history of work that has placed stress on that area (particularly ex flying school aircraft).
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