Updated Articles

  1. SB-112B Piper J-3 Thru PA-17 Service Inspection Notes

    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.
  2. SB-112B Piper J-3 Thru PA-17 Service Inspection Notes

    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.
  3. SB-103 Piper J-3/PA-11 Shock Strut Stop Discs

    Replacing rubber stop discs with leather discs at the next periodic inspection.
  4. SB-89 Piper J-3/PA-12 Replacement of Kem Gasoline Filter Gasket

    Installation of a new gasket with more cushioning properties to eliminate breakage of the glass fuel strainer bowl.
  5. SB-80 Piper J-3/J-4 Fuel Valve Control

    Installing a spring on the fuel shut-off to assist opening of the valve.
  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-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.
  8. 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.
  9. SB-68 Piper J-3/J-5 Stabilizer Rear Bearing Bracket

    Failure of the stabilizer rear bearing bracket as a result of improper or insufficient lubrication.
  10. SB-63 Piper J-3/J-5 Stabilizer Aluminum Yoke Casting

    Inspection of the stabilizer aluminum yoke casting, and if any cracks are apparent, the part should be replaced before further operation of the airplane.