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  1. VSP-119 Piper Oil Filter Change and Screen Cleaning

    Instructions for filter replacement or pressure screen cleaning for new, remanufactured, or newly overhauled engines and for engines with any newly installed cylinders.
  2. SB-03 Piper Nose Heavy Condition

    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.
  3. SB-36 Piper J-3 Inspection of Motor Mount

    Inspection of motor mount for cracks in the tubing near the welds, especially in the member from the top firewall bulkhead to the rear engine mounting bosses.
  4. SB-40 Piper J-3 Outlet Reinforcement on 12 Gallon Fuel Tanks

    Installation of a reinforcing patch around the fuel outlet fitting of the fuel tank.
  5. SB-71 Piper J-3/J-4/J-5 Exhaust Muffler Inspection and Repair

    Inspecting for cracks at or near the weld beads at the attachment of the muffler outer shell to the end plates.
  6. SB-72 Piper J-3/J-5 Rudder Pedal and Floorboard Attachment Lugs

    Failure of the floorboard and rudder pedal lug attachment to the tubular structure due to continued flexing of these parts during operation.
  7. SB-80 Piper J-3/J-4 Fuel Valve Control

    Installing a spring on the fuel shut-off to assist opening of the valve.
  8. SB-84 Piper J-3 Winterization Procedures

    Suggested procedures to be followed in temperatures of 40 degrees F or below for Piper J3C-65.
  9. SB-95 Piper J-3 Defective Glass Fuel Strainer Bowls

    Defects in glass fuel strainer bowls in the form of distortions, internal air bubbles or indication of cold forming.
  10. SB-43 Piper J-3/J-5 Stabilizer Link Tube and Rear Support Bearing Bracket

    Reports of binding in the stabilizer rear support bearing and, as the link tube at the adjustment yoke is of similar construction, there is a possibility that the same difficulty may occur there.