New Articles

  1. 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.
  2. SB-53 Piper J-3/J-5 Fuel Shut-Off Swivel Fitting

    Failure of the fuel shut-off control attachment at the swivel fitting.
  3. 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.
  4. SB-02 Piper Special Tubing in Fuselage

    Replacing fuselage tubes beneath the seats and floorboards due to damage.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. SB-85 Piper J-3 Reworking of Bottom Cowl

    Reworking of bottom cowl for replacing air scoop EQ5259 with EQ5370 (Continental part numbers).
  8. SB-86 Piper J-3 Lift Struts and Lift Strut Clevis Bolts

    Inspect the lift strut clevis bolts for evidence of abuse. If such evidence is noted, the bolts shall be replaced.
  9. SB-88 Piper J-3 Scott Master Cylinder Relocation

    Instructions for moving the Scott Brake cylinders from a position directly aft of the rear rudder pedals to a new position as shown in the attached sketches.
  10. SB-89 Piper J-3/PA-12 Replacement of Kem Gasoline Filter Gasket

    Installation of a new gasket with more cushioning properties to eliminate breakage of the glass fuel strainer bowl.