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SA MISC/TP-1005B Piper Installation of Wood Circuit Protectors

09/16/2021Univair
Wood circuit protectors incorporate a safety feature that allows the circuit to be broken manually by pulling out the circuit protector push-pull button.

SA MISC/TP-1008A Piper Removal and Replacement of Brake Drums on Goodrich Wheels

09/16/2021Univair
Instructions for the removal and replacement of brake drums on Goodrich D3-13A-1 wheels.

SB-02 Piper Special Tubing in Fuselage

09/17/2021Univair
Replacing fuselage tubes beneath the seats and floorboards due to damage.

SB-03 Piper Nose Heavy Condition

09/17/2021Univair
It has been found that the "Cub" becomes quite noticeably nose heavy with full load and power off condition when the space between the wing and the center section is left uncovered.

SB-04 Piper Fuel System Maintenance

09/17/2021Univair
As a safety precaution, it is advisable to remove the fuel drain fitting and clean off all accumulations of foreign matter in the screen every 100 hours of flight.

SB-58 Piper Steerable Tailwheel Shock Cords

09/16/2021Univair
Reports of the end fittings on the tailwheel shock cords pulling off during taxi procedures. Includes repair procedures.

SB-81 Piper Motor Mount Failure

09/16/2021Univair
Recommendations to prevent motor mount failures.

SB-143 Piper Magneto Ground Wire Attachment Nut

09/17/2021Univair
Instructions for safetying the terminal attachment nut on the magneto ground wire.

SB-157D Piper Lift Strut Fork Inspection and Replacement

09/16/2021Univair
Provides inspection and fatigue life requirements applicable to the wing lift strut forks.

SB-182 Piper Control Cable Replacement on Foreign Registered Airplanes

09/17/2021Univair
Inspection of control cables and replacement of 1/8” 7 x 19 flexible stainless steel control cables on foreign registered airplanes.

SB-836A Piper Aluminum Wire Inspection and Replacement

09/17/2021Univair
Corrosion between the aluminum terminal and aluminum wire at the battery positive post, resulting in overheating of the wire due to high electrical resistance.

SB-855 Use of Automobile Gasoline in Piper Aircraft

09/16/2021Univair
The use of automotive type gasoline in General Aviation aircraft is believed to be a contributing factor in numerous accident investigation reports.

SB-1044 Piper Provision for Inspection Access on Forward Side of Spar

09/16/2021Univair
To provide inspection access for the lift strut attachment fitting on the forward side of the front spar and to provide details for the inspection of wing components for corrosion.

SL-177 Piper Firewalls

09/16/2021Univair
Recommended inspection of the sealing of firewall holes.

SL-207 Piper Oil Quick Drain Valve Assembly

09/16/2021Univair
Vibration has caused the quick oil drain valve to break at the rubber washer seal and also at the point where the copper drain tube is soldered.

SL-216A Piper Replacement of Aileron Hinge Bearing Blocks

09/16/2021Univair
Repairs made in the aileron hinge bearing blocks utilizing dural rivets are unauthorized and all dural rivets must be removed and replaced with soft steel round head rivets of appropriate size.

SL-220 Piper Brass Safety Wire

09/16/2021Univair
It has been found that the .040" brass safety wire which is being used to safety the propeller hub bolts does not provide a safety that is completely satisfactory.

SL-221 Piper Carburetor Air Filter

09/16/2021Univair
The importance of proper maintenance of the carburetor air filter for satisfactory service life of the engine.

SL-303A Piper Aircraft Finishes

09/21/2021Univair
A list of the various finishes used on the interior and exterior of all Piper aircraft models J-3 thru PA-30, dated 1950 through 1964.

SL-327 Piper FAA Flight Standards Letter No. 434

09/21/2021Univair
Federal Aviation Agency release pertaining to flight control hazards and protection from icing.