Updated Articles

  1. SB-1026 Piper Inspection of Dry Air Pump Flexible Couplings

    A condition exists where the flexible coupling connecting the vacuum pump may fail prematurely, causing a loss of vacuum/pressure with the resultant loss of vacuum/pressure instruments and other appliances.
  2. SB-1020 Piper Inspection of the ARTEX 110-4 ELT and ELT Attachment Bracket

    Instructions for correcting possible leakage of acid into the battery case of ARTEX 110-4 ELT battery packs.
  3. SB-966 Piper PA-18 Tail Surface Replacement

    Evidence of premature internal corrosion in the steel tube structure of the vertical fin and the five tail surfaces (stabilizers, elevators, and rudder).
  4. SB-935 Piper PA-18 Properly Installing the Aircraft Serial Number Data Plate

    Installing the Name Plate Installation Kit on airplanes with improperly installed serial number data plates.
  5. SB-910A Piper PA-18/PA-19 Wing Lift Strut Assembly Inspection Interval

    The compliance time for inspection of lift strut assemblies is changed from every 5 years to every 12 months.
  6. SB-868 Piper Forward Fuel Header Tank Installation

    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.
  7. SB-855 Use of Automobile Gasoline in Piper Aircraft

    The use of automotive type gasoline in General Aviation aircraft is believed to be a contributing factor in numerous accident investigation reports.
  8. SB-836A Piper Aluminum Wire Inspection and Replacement

    Corrosion between the aluminum terminal and aluminum wire at the battery positive post, resulting in overheating of the wire due to high electrical resistance.
  9. 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.
  10. SB-759 Piper PA-18 Installation of Muffler Bail

    Exhaust muffler inspection and modification, Piper Part Number 12433-00, 12433-14, 12232-00.