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  1. SL-349 Piper Adjustment of Engine Support Bushings

    Per Lycoming Division of Avco Corporation, it is permissible to use a torque value of 40 inch pounds to provide adequate tightness to maintain proper engine support in lieu of the linear dimension as previously specified.
  2. SB-116 Piper PA-20/PA-22 Battery Box Lid

    Instructions for inspecting the battery box lid for proper clearance between the lid and the battery terminals.
  3. SB-158 Piper PA-20 Nameplates

    Inspection of all PA-20 name plates and those bearing the model designation "PA-20A" be removed and returned to the Factory Service Department for replacement.
  4. SB-163A Piper PA-20/PA-22 Fusing of Cigar Lighter Circuit

    Installing an additional standard fuse (15A Bussman #AGC-15) in the wire between the cigar lighter and the ammeter at the next 100 hour inspection to protect against a short circuit condition.
  5. SB-203 Piper PA-22 Modification of Cabin Heat Box Plate

    Modification of the cabin heat box plate to prevent interference with the movement of the safety belt attaching link.
  6. SB-771 Piper Parking Brake Application

    Installation of a placard on the Pilot's instrument panel warning against using improper procedures in applying the parking brake.
  7. SL-136A Piper PA-20/PA-22 Fuel Line Chafing and Fuel Valve Operation

    Inspection of the aluminum fuel lines forward of the fuel valve.
  8. SL-187 Piper PA-22 Brake Lever

    Incorporating a new style stop on the brake lever to prevent the brake lever from hitting the gas line.
  9. SL-209 Piper PA-20/PA-22 Navigation Light Switch

    Incorporating a heavy duty navigation light switch, Piper part number 484-575, manufactured by the Ohmite Manufacturing Company.
  10. SL-243 Piper PA-22 Engine Mount

    Inspecting the engine mount to determine if there is any evidence of fatigue cracks in the vicinity of the welds at both the firewall and the engine attachment points.