New Articles

  1. VSP-204 Piper Greasing Wheel Bearings on Cleveland Wheels

    Emphasizes proper wheel bearing greasing procedures.
  2. SB-21 Piper J-3C Engine Mounting Bolt Failures

    Failure of the bolts which attach the Continental A50 engine to the engine mount.
  3. SB-35 Piper J-3 Reinforcement of Windshield Attachment

    Breakage has occurred in the welded joint at the intersection of the steel channels, to which the right rear edge of the windshield attaches.
  4. SB-49 Piper J-3/J-5 Revised Washer for Fin Brace Rod Clevis

    Inspecting tail brace rod clevises attached to the fin for cracks and replacing wherever necessary.
  5. SB-53 Piper J-3/J-5 Fuel Shut-Off Swivel Fitting

    Failure of the fuel shut-off control attachment at the swivel fitting.
  6. SB-68 Piper J-3/J-5 Stabilizer Rear Bearing Bracket

    Failure of the stabilizer rear bearing bracket as a result of improper or insufficient lubrication.
  7. SB-02 Piper Special Tubing in Fuselage

    Replacing fuselage tubes beneath the seats and floorboards due to damage.
  8. SB-63 Piper J-3/J-5 Stabilizer Aluminum Yoke Casting

    Inspection of the stabilizer aluminum yoke casting, and if any cracks are apparent, the part should be replaced before further operation of the airplane.
  9. SB-75 Piper J-3 Carburetor Heat Control

    Approved changes to make the heat control on the instrument panel more readily accessible for a pilot flying solo in the rear seat.
  10. SB-85 Piper J-3 Reworking of Bottom Cowl

    Reworking of bottom cowl for replacing air scoop EQ5259 with EQ5370 (Continental part numbers).