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  1. AD 55-07-02 Landing Gear Tube Reinforcement

    Cracking in the leading edge of the streamlined tube of the landing gear at the point where the tube joins the inboard end of the axle.
  2. SB-13 Alon Main Gear Alignment

    To eliminate the possibilities of main gear tire wear due to misalignment, the following methods may be used for checking and correction.
  3. SB-78 Piper J-2 Wing Drag Wire Inspection

    Inspecting wings for broken drag wires.
  4. SL-154 Piper Addition of Felt Strips to Wing Tank Cover

    Adding strips of felt to the gas tank cover to improve the clearance between the cover reinforcements and the tank.
  5. SB-23 Piper J-4 Removal of Bug Screen

    As a precautionary measure, the Civil Aeronautics Authority requests that the bug screen installed inside the carburetor air scoop be removed.
  6. SB-117B Piper PA-20/PA-22 Chafing of Master Switch Wires

    Immediate inspection of clearance between the aileron cable and the master switch wires (from the master switch to the ammeter).
  7. 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.
  8. SB-528D Piper Wing Lift Strut Inspection

    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.
  9. AD 79-04-04 Charging Circuit Fire Hazard

    Steps to prevent fire hazard in the charging circuit.
  10. 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.