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Scott Service Bulletin No. 1248H-32-53

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Overview

This document is a service bulletin for the Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser and other Piper aircraft models, detailing the replacement of a potentially defective diaphragm in the hydraulic pressure unit (master brake cylinder). It provides information on affected parts, compliance recommendations, and instructions for obtaining replacements.

  • Applies to multiple Piper aircraft models including PA-12 Super Cruiser.
  • Focuses on the replacement of a defective diaphragm in the brake system.
  • Compliance is recommended immediately.
  • No special tooling is required for the replacement.
  • Replacement diaphragms are provided at no charge.
  • Affected parts were manufactured between 3Q86 and 2Q89.
  • Instructions for returning defective parts are included.
  • No weight and balance information is applicable.

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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.

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Service Bulletins
Year
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1989
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248 KB
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univair.com
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en
About this document
What is the Scott Service Bulletin No. 1248H-32-53?

The Scott Service Bulletin No. 1248H-32-53 is a service bulletins for the Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser, dated 1989.

What year was the Scott Service Bulletin No. 1248H-32-53 published?

The Scott Service Bulletin No. 1248H-32-53 — the Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser service bulletins on file — is dated 1989.

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1,507Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser registered worldwide · 1,501 active

Common. More common than 97% of the aircraft models we track.

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Effectivity

The bulletin applies to aircraft with specific Scott part numbers installed, including the PA-12 Super Cruiser.

Reason

The diaphragm may be defective and incompatible with required hydraulic fluid, risking brake failure.

Compliance

Immediate compliance with the bulletin is recommended.

Material - Cost and Availability

Replacement diaphragms are provided at no charge and should be delivered within 10 working days.

Accomplishment Instructions

Instructions for removing and replacing the diaphragm are provided.

Material Information

Details on returning defective diaphragms and hydraulic pressure units are included.

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Safety notes

  • A ruptured diaphragm can cause a loss of aircraft braking.
  • Verify replacement diaphragms by the part number and date stamped on them.

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Full document text

I!!!I VSP-100 November 10, 1989 VENDOR SERVICE PUBLICATION All Piper International Distributors, Domestic Sales Dealers, Factory Direct Dealers, Parts Distributors, and Piper Field Service Facilities s SUBJECT: Scott Servir.e Bulletin No. 1248H-32-53, Aviation Hydraulic Pressure Unit Left and Right Hand (Master Brake Cylinder) PURPOSE: To distribute the attached Scott Service Bulletin No. 1248H-32-53 to all Piper International Distributors, Domestic Sales Dealers, Factory Direct Dealers, Parts Distributors, and Piper Field Service Facilities. The attached Scott Service Bulletin may affect master brake cylinders installed in Piper aircraft models as listed below. See the Scott Service Bulletin for specific details. The subject Scott Service Bulletin includes, but is not limited to, the following models: J-3 Cub PA-11 Cub Special PA-12 Super Cruiser PA-18 Super Cub PA-19 Super Cub PA-22 Tripacer/Colt \YJe Are Flying ---- AFIGGIE INTEANATIONAL -------------------------------------------------------------~va 1. PLANNING INFORMATION A. Effectivity SERVICE BULLETIN AVIATION HYDRAULIC PRESSURE UNIT LEFT AND RIGHT HAND (MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER) Scott Aviation Part Number: 1248-H Hydraulic Pressure Unit - L.H. 1260-H Hydraulic Pressure Unit - R.H. 1713 Bracket Assembly - R. H. 1715 Bracket Assembly - L. H. 2715A Hydraulic Pressure Unit and Parking Brake Installation 2715AK Parking Brake Installation Kit 2844 Diaphragm Aircraft effected: all aircraft in which any of the above seven part numbers have been installed, including the following aircraft: Piper J3 Cub, PA-ll Cub Special, PA-12 Super Cruiser, PA-18 &PA-18A Super Cub, PA-22 Tri-Pacer/Colt. This Bulletin is applicable to: o Diaphragm (Scott PN 2844) with manufacturing date stamped on face 3Q86 through and fncluding 2Q89. o New Hydraulic Pressure Units (Scott PN 1248-H and 1260-H) SN 17684 to SN 17964. o Overhauled Hydraulic Pressure Units (Scott PN 1248-H and 1260-H) serviced in 3Q86 through and including 2Q89. B. Reason To replace an existing diaphragm suspected to be defective, with replacement diaphragm. An unknown quanti~. out of the total number of diaphragms released into our product system, from third quarter 1986 through second quarter 1989, fabricated from an elastomeric material which is not compatible with the required MIL-H-5606 hydraulic fluid. When pressure is applied to the brake the diaphragm could rupture causing a loss of aircraft braking. c. Description This bulletin describes the steps necessar,y to obtain replacement diaphragms and instructions to install diaphragms. 1248H-32-53 Page 1 of 3 10-17-89 5(ou·AFIGGIE INT!ANATlONAL ------------------------------------------------------------C~Y~ D. Compliance Compliance is recommended immediately. E. Approval Not App 1i cab 1e F. Manpower Not Applicable G. Material - Cost and Availability PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION LIST DELIVERY 2844-00 Diaphragm, Brake No Charge Within 10 Working Days NOTE: Verify replacement diaphratJIIS by the following in-formation stamped ----- part: •2944• (part number), •10/89• (or later date). H. Tooling No special tooling required I. Weight and Balance Not App11 cab 1e 2. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS Remove and replace diaphragm. Reference Item 11, Page 3 of 3. 3. MATERIAL INFORMATION A. Return diaphragms Scott PN 2844 or hydraulic pressure units, Scott PN 1248-H and PN 1260-H (master brake cylinder) to: Scott Aviation 225 Erie Street Lancaster, New York 14086 Attn: Dept. Bieda 1248H-32-53 Page 2 of 3 10-17-89 AFIGGIE - --------------------------------------------------------------I~A~AL cOMPI\Nva PART NUMBER 1248-H LEFT HAND MASTER CYLINDER PART NUMBER 1260-H RIGHT HAND (NOT SHOWN) 11 Parts LJst No. Part No. Name 1 1159 Gasket - Vent Screw 2 1220 Bracket - R.H. Unit 3 1232 Bracket - L.H. Unit 4 2003 Pad - Diaphragm 5 1256 Spring 6 1258 Screw- Vent 7 2728 Cover - Compression 8 1383 Piston 9 1712 Pedal - R.H. Unit .10 1714 Pedal - LH. Unit - 11 2844 Diaphragm 12 183n Screw 13 18307 Washer (AN96Q-10) 14 18431 Bolt- Aircraft 18481 Pin (AN38Q-2-2) 8 I ~ 12 ;t~p.;-~-==-=· ~·-·... 1 ·-----s ___..-~~==~~-=-----· ·-a--~-e No. Aeq'd. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 1 1 1 1248H-32-53 Page 3 of 3 10-17-89