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FACTS YOU SJ!OULD KNOW
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) occasionally publishes Airworthiness
Directives
(AD's)
that apply to specific groups of aircraft. They are mandatory changes and are
to be complied with within a time limit set by the FAA. When an AD is issued, it is sent to the
latest registered owner of the affected aircraft and also to subscribers of'the service. 111e owner
should periodically check wie1 his Piper dealer or A & P mechanic to see if he has the latest
issued AD against his aircraft.
Piper Aircraft Corporation takes a continuing interest in having the owner get the most
efficient use from his aircraft and keeping it in the best mechanical condition. Consequently,
Piper Aircraft from time to time issues Service Bulletins, Service Letters and Service Spares
Letters relating to the aircraft.
Service Bulletins are of special importance and should be complied with promptly.
These.are
sent to the latest registered owners, distributors and dealers. Depending on the nature of the
bulletin, material and labor allowances are usually applicable.
Service Letters deal with product improvements and service hints pertaining to the aircraft.
They are sent to dealers and distributors so they can properly service the aircraft and keep it up
to date with the latest
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changes. Owners should give careful attention to the Service Letter
information.
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Service Spares Letters offer improved part:$, kits and optional equipment which were not
available originally and which may be of interest to the-awner.
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If an owner is not having h.is aircraft serviced by an Authorized Piper Service Center, he
should periodically check with a Piper dealer or distributor to find out the latest information to
keep his aircraft up to date.
Piper Aircraft Corporation has a Subscription Service for the Service Bulletins, Service
Letters and Service Spares Letters. This service is offered to interested persons such as owners,
pilots and mechanics, at a nominal fee, and may be obtained through Piper dealers and
distributors. A Service Manual and revisions are available from your Piper dealer.
Pilot's Operating Manual supplements are distributed by the manufacturer as necessary.
These revisions and additions should be studied and put into the operating manual to .keep it up
to date. This manual contains important information about the operation of the aircraft and
should be kept with the aircraft at all times, even after resale. Every owner, to avail himself of
the Piper Aircraft Service Back-Up, should stay in close contact with his Piper dealer or
dis
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so that he can receive the latest information.
1f the owner desires to have his aircraft modified, he must obtain FAA approval for the
alteration. Major alterations accomplished in accordance with Advisory Circular 43.13-2, when
performed by an A & P mechanic may be approved by the local FAA office. Major alterations
to the basic airframe or systems not covered by AC 43.13-2 require a Supplemental Type
Certificate.
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HANDLING AND SERVICING
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REVISED: APRIL 10, 1979
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