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  1. Stinson Attach Hardware Lists

    Download PDFs of various Attach Hardware Lists for Stinson 108 series aircraft.
  2. Decimal Equivalents Chart

    Download a color-coded chart showing the decimal equivalents for fractions from 1/64 inch to 1 inch.
  3. SB-08 Piper E-2 Reinforcement of Stabilizer Yokes

    Inspect the stabilizer adjustment yoke for conformity with the approved drawing, and add reinforcement if the present one is unsatisfactory.
  4. SB-09 Piper J-2 Tail Surface Bracing

    Reports of breakage of the larger diameter tail brace wires (No. 8-36) and steps for replacing.
  5. SL-953 Piper Shoulder Harness Installation Availability

    Availability of required material and instructions for the installation of an approved shoulder harness at each seat location in all Pipers.
  6. SB-07 Piper J-2 Reinforcement of Stabilizer Yokes

    Reinforcement of the stabilizer adjustment yokes due to cracks in the tubular stubs.
  7. SB-50 Piper J-2 thru J-5 Ribstitching

    Reported failures of the ribstitching both in the wing and control surface covering which may result in the fabric being torn from the structure while in flight.
  8. SB-61 Piper Aging of Protective Finish on Wood Wing Spars

    A noticeable aging of the spar finish occurs in listed airplane models that are continually exposed to adverse atmospheric conditions.
  9. SB-77 Piper J-2 and J-3 Seats, Safety Belts and Control Cables

    Inspecting the condition of the seat bottoms and braces for cracks, and inspecting the control cables for wearing.
  10. SB-82 Piper Safety Wire for Control System Turnbuckles

    Due to a number of reported failures of single strand .032" safety wire used on control system turnbuckles, it is considered necessary to replace the safety wire with single strand .040" brass or copper wire.