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  1. SB-103 Piper J-3/PA-11 Shock Strut Stop Discs

    Replacing rubber stop discs with leather discs at the next periodic inspection.
  2. SB-112B Piper J-3 Thru PA-17 Service Inspection Notes

    These inspection notes are issued as a recommended check list to assist owners, operators, and maintenance personnel in keeping their Piper airplanes in an airworthy condition.
  3. SB-113 Piper PA-11 Weight and Balance

    The weight and balance forms which were issued with all Model PA-11-90 airplanes, prior to serial number 11-993, are not correct in so far as loading and C. G. limits specified are concerned.
  4. SB-522 Piper Wing Fuel Tank Cap Modification

    Reports of collapsed wing mounted fuel tanks due to inadequate venting of the tank.
  5. SB-1041 Piper Inspection and Cleaning of Airborne Air Filter Elements

    The possibility exists where the airplane's gyro vacuum/pressure system may become contaminated by loose particles originating from the air filter element.
  6. SB-111 Piper Torque Tube Connector Tube Assembly

    Inspection to ascertain that the flattened tube end fitting at each end of the connector tube is riveted in place as shown in sketch.
  7. SL-32 Piper J-3 Aileron Cable Pulley Installation

    Due to wear at the fairleads of the lower aileron cables in the fuselage, we suggest replacing these fairleads with pulleys.
  8. SB-04 Piper Fuel System Maintenance

    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.
  9. SB-42 Piper J-3/J-5 Elevator Bungee Installation

    Immediate changes necessary in the bungee installation.
  10. VSP-100 Piper Defective Diagrams in Master Cylinder

    Information on replacing an existing diaphragm suspected to be defective in master brake cylinders installed in listed Piper aircraft models.