09/17/2021Patrick Standish
Installation of the header tank kit to prevent possible malfunctioning of the engine due to insufficient fuel flow in prolonged glides or dives with less than five gallons of fuel in the main tank.
04/11/2022Patrick Standish
Replacing rubber stop discs with leather discs at the next periodic inspection.
09/22/2021Patrick Standish
Loose end fitting on the flexible fuel line connecting the fuel strainer to the carburetor.
09/17/2021Patrick Standish
Proper maintenance and inspection of front and rear seat backs to prevent failure due to deformations in seat frames.
04/12/2022Patrick Standish
Inspection to ascertain that the flattened tube end fitting at each end of the connector tube is riveted in place as shown in sketch.
04/11/2022Patrick Standish
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.
09/17/2021Patrick Standish
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.
04/11/2022Patrick Standish
Failures of lift struts caused by abuse, failure to replace lift struts after ground accidents, and the use of damaged parts from scrapped airplanes as service replacement parts.
04/12/2022Patrick Standish
Replacing aluminum aileron hinge reinforcing bracket with one made of steel, part number 10931-02.
09/17/2021Patrick Standish
Reports of collapsed wing mounted fuel tanks due to inadequate venting of the tank.
04/13/2022Patrick Standish
Revises compliance time, purpose, and instructions for inspection and/or replacement of wing lift strut assembly. Also announces the availability of new sealed lift struts.
09/17/2021Patrick Standish
A recent fuel tank collapse was attributed to inadequate venting, caused by obstruction of the cap vent holes installed per Piper Service Bulletin No. 522.
09/17/2021Patrick Standish
Installing an improved forward fuel header tank with thicker walls and welded seals, which provides greater resistance to impact rupture in the event of an accident.
04/12/2022Patrick Standish
Steps to preclude failure of the U12694 series throttle cables, which could cause loss of full travel of the throttle control.
04/13/2022Patrick Standish
Outlines the repair of Univair STC'd Stamped Ribs in accordance with the original STC and FAA Advisory Circular AC 43.13-1B.
04/12/2022Patrick Standish
Recommended modifications for winter operations of Piper J-3, PA-11 and PA-12 aircraft.
09/21/2021Patrick Standish
Inspecting the entire muffler assembly and tailpipe for cracks in PA-11 aircraft.
09/21/2021Patrick Standish
Adding strips of felt to the gas tank cover to improve the clearance between the cover reinforcements and the tank.
04/12/2022Patrick Standish
This letter is to advise all concerned that as of September 1st, 1962, the Piper Aircraft Corporation considers the following aircraft models obsolete inasmuch as they have been out of production for at least seven years.
09/21/2021Patrick Standish
This service release announces the field availability of a new current production Forward Fuel Header Tank which provides greater resistance to impact rupture in the event of an accident.