SERVICE LETTER No. 362B
Piper PA-20 Pacer · Airworthiness Directives
Overview
This Service Letter No. 362B, dated December 11, 1974, addresses modifications and compliance instructions for several Piper aircraft models, including the PA-20 Pacer. It supersedes the previous Service Letter No. 362A and provides updated information regarding the installation of fuselage fabric trim strip installation kits. The letter outlines specific serial numbers affected by the modifications and emphasizes the importance of compliance during the next scheduled inspection. The modifications aim to reinforce the area where the fabric attaches to the fuselage under the windshield top, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with safety standards.
- The document is a Service Letter No. 362B for the Piper PA-20 Pacer.
- Modifications are recommended at the next scheduled inspection.
- One Fuselage Fabric Trim Strip Installation Kit (part number 754 404) is required per PA-20 Pacer.
- The suggested retail price for the required kit is $2.
- The modifications eliminate the need for repetitive inspections as per previous service bulletins.
Document
Source
Originally published by www.univair.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Airworthiness Directives
- Year
- 1974
- Pages
- 3
- File size
- 155 KB
- Publisher
- www.univair.com
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In this document
Models Affected
The Service Letter applies to several Piper models, specifically the PA-12 Super Cruiser, PA-14 Family Cruiser, PA-15 Vagabond, PA-16 Clipper, PA-17 Vagabond Trainer, PA-20 Pacer, and PA-22 Tri-Pacer. Each model has specific serial numbers listed that are affected by the modifications.
Compliance Time
The modifications are recommended to be completed at the next regularly scheduled inspection of the aircraft. This ensures that the aircraft remains compliant with safety regulations and operational standards.
Material Required
For the PA-20 Pacer, one Fuselage Fabric Trim Strip Installation Kit, Piper part number 754 404, is required per aircraft. The suggested retail price for this kit is $2.
Installation Instructions
The Service Letter provides instructions for the installation of the modification kits, which reinforce the area under the windshield top attachment. This installation eliminates the need for repetitive inspections previously required by earlier service bulletins.
Effectivity Date
The Service Letter is effective upon receipt, meaning that aircraft owners and operators should act promptly to ensure compliance with the outlined modifications.
Safety notes
- Affected aircraft that have previously complied with earlier service letters are not required to comply with this Service Letter.
Full document text
No. 362B SERVICE LETTER December 11, l 97 4 (Supersedes and voids Piper Service Letter No. 362A, dated December 12, 1973) Reason for Revision: Subject: Models Affected: PA-12 Super Cruiser PA-14 Family Cruiser PA-15 Vagabond PA-16 Clipper PA-17 Vagabond Trainer PA-20 Pacer PA-22 Tri-Pacer Compliance Time: Purpose: Instructions: Revision to PA-12 Super Cruiser Serial Numbers Affected section; Fuselag'-' Fabric Trim Strip Installation Kit, Piper part numb"r 760 799, cannot be installed on PA-12, serial numbers 12-1 to 12-2903 incl., due to the type of windshield installed in these aircraft. Modification of Windshield Top Attachment Serial Numbers Affected: 12-2904 ro 12-2906 incl., 12-2908 to 12-2910 incl., 12-2913, 12-2916, 12-29lH to 12-2924 incl., 12-2926 to 12-2949 incl., 12-2951 to 12-:1027 incl., 12-3029 to 12-.1900, and 12-3904 to 12-4036 incl. 14- 1 to 14 -1 1 incl. 15-l to .15-388 incl. 16-1 to 16-137 incl. 17-1 to 17-215 incl. 20-1 to 20-ll21 incl. 22-1 to 22-7630 incl. Recommended at the next regularly scheduled inspection. To provide material and instructions to reinforce the area where the fabric attaches to the fuselage under the windshield top and/or directly over the rear edge of the windshield top attac lm1ent channel on the above referenced aircraft. The attached sketch illustrates this area. Installation of the modification kits described in Material Required, below, eliminates the requirement for the inspections of this area described in Piper Service Bulletin No. 174B, dated November 30, 19bl, and F .A.A. Airworthiness Directive No.61-6-6. Contained in Fuselage Fabric Trim Strip Installation Kits, Piper part numbers 754 404 and 760 799 (reference Material Required, below). Service Letter No. 362B Material Required: Availability of Parts: Effectivity Date: Summary: Page 2 of 3 1. Applies to PA-15, PA-16, PA-17 and PA-20 aircraft listed above, and PA- 22 aircraft serial numbers 22 -1 to 22 -7 630 incl.: One (1) each per aircraft Fuselage Fabric Trim Strip Installation Kit, Piper part number 754 404, at $2 suggested unit retail price. 2. Applies to PA-12 and PA-14 aircraft listed above: One (1) each per aircraft Fuselage Fabric Trim Strip Installation Kit, Piper part number 760 799, at $4 .58C suggested unit retail price . Your Piper Field Service Facility. This Service Letter is effective upon receipt. Please contact your Piper Field Service Facility to make arrangements for procurance and installation of the above referenced modification kits. Installation of these kits eliminates the repetitive inspection requirements as denoted in Piper Service Bulletin No. 17 4B and F .A .A • Airworthiness Directive No. 61-6-6. NOTE Affected aircraft that have previously complied with the provisions of Piper Service Letter No. 362, dated November 30, 1961 and Service Letter No. 362A, dated December 12, 1973 are not required to comply with this Service Letter. TRIM STRIP WINDSHIELD Pa~.!e .3 of 3 PINKED TAPE WINDSHIELD TOP ATTACHMENT CHANNEL FABRIC Service Letter ND. 3628
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