New Articles

  1. SB-100 Piper PA-12 Cowling Interference

    Possibility of cowl attachments loosening and allowing the nose cowl to bear against the starter ring-gear casting near the propeller hub; in some cases, actually severing the casting.
  2. SB-107 Piper PA-12 Aileron Bracket Attachment Fitting

    Reports of cracks occurring in the aileron hinge bracket to false spar fittings at the bend between the channel port and the flat portion of the fitting.
  3. SB-183 Piper Tail Brace Streamline Tie Rods

    Reported cases of failure of a tail brace wire (10074-02 or 10074-03) on the above listed airplanes.
  4. SL-203 Piper PA-12 Weight and Balance Form

    Correction to the PA-12 Weight and Balance Form regarding the propeller installation arm.
  5. SL-223 Piper Engine Support Bushings

    Discussion concerning the useful life of the eight rubber engine support bushings, Lycoming part number 60883.
  6. SB-31 Piper J-5 Fuel Tank Strainers

    Instructions for equipping the fuel tank outlets with finger strainers.
  7. SB-93 Piper PA-12 Landing Gear Reinforcement

    Adding reinforcement to prevent landing gears cracking and breaking at the upper end of the tie strap.
  8. SB-101 Piper PA-12 Ignition Wire Shielding

    Possibility that the shielding on the magneto ground wire may come in contact with the terminal at the magneto attachment, causing grounding of the magneto and resulting in engine failure.
  9. SB-102 Piper PA-12 Electrical System

    Summary of service difficulties experienced with the electrical system in the Model PA-12 and recommendations as to how to remedy these difficulties.
  10. SB-105 Piper PA-12 Battery Hold-down and Fuse Block

    Deterioration of the insulation on the battery hold-down, allowing the bracket to contact the battery terminals and cause a short circuit.