SERVICE LETTER NO. 1331

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Overview

This service letter from Piper Aircraft, Inc. addresses an improved spring attachment plate for several aircraft models, including the Piper PA-32R-301 Saratoga II HP. The letter outlines the affected serial numbers and provides instructions for inspection and potential replacement of the spring attachment plates. The purpose of this service letter is to enhance safety by reducing the risk of landing gear failure. It is recommended that aircraft owners verify the current installation of the spring attachment plates and take necessary actions based on the thickness of the plates. Compliance with this service letter is at the discretion of the owner/operator, and it is effective from June 11, 2024.

Affected serial numbers for PA-32R-301 Saratoga II HP: 3213029-3213103, 3246001-3246244.
Inspect spring attachment plates for thickness: 0.090 inches requires no action; 0.063 inches requires replacement.
Replacement part number: Piper P/N 67753-000.
Compliance with this service letter is at the owner/operator's discretion.
Effective date of the service letter: June 11, 2024.

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Type: Service Manual
Year: 2024
Pages: 4
File size: 499 KB
Publisher: pa34owners.org

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Models Affected

The service letter applies to several models, specifically listing the PA-32R-301 Saratoga II HP with serial numbers 3213029 through 3213103 and 3246001 through 3246244. It also includes other Piper models such as the PA-28R Arrow series and PA-32R Lance series.

Instructions for Compliance

Owners are instructed to verify if their aircraft is equipped with factory-installed or improved spring attachment plates. If the thickness of the plate is 0.090 inches, no further action is required. If it is 0.063 inches, replacement is necessary. The replacement part is Piper P/N 67753-000, and instructions for removal and installation can be found in the applicable maintenance manual.

Material Required

For those needing to replace the spring attachment plates, two plates (Piper P/N 67753-000) are required per aircraft, depending on the condition of the existing plates.

Compliance Time

The compliance with this service letter is at the discretion of the owner/operator, allowing flexibility in scheduling the inspection and potential replacement of the spring attachment plates.

Safety notes

Improved spring attachment plate reduces the possibility of landing gear failure.

Full document text

Piper Aircraft, Inc. 2926 Piper Drive Vero Beach, FL, U.S.A. 32960 Date: June 4, 2024 (S) (M) (OVER) SERVICE LETTER NO. 1331 ATA/JASC: 3210 SUBJECT: IMPROVED SPRING ATTACHMENT PLATE MODELS AFFECTED: SERIAL NUMBERS AFFECTED: PA-28R-180 Arrow 28R-30001 thru 28R-31270, 28R-7130001 thru 28R-7130013 PA-28R-200 Arrow 28R-30001 thru 28R-31270, 28R-7130001 thru 28R-7130013 PA-28R-200 Arrow II 28R-7235001 thru 28R-7635545 PA-28R-201 Arrow III / Arrow 28R-7737001 thru 28-7837317, 2837001 thru 2837061, 2844001 thru 2844130 PA-28R-201T Turbo Arrow III 28R-7703001 thru 28R-7803373, 2803001 thru 2803012 PA-28RT-201 Arrow IV 28R-7918001 thru 28R-8218026 PA-28RT-201T Turbo Arrow IV 28R-7931001 thru 28R-8631004, 2831001 thru 2831038 PA-32R-300 Lance 32R-7680001 thru 32R-7880068 PA-32R-301 Saratoga SP 32R-8013001 thru 32R-8613006, 3213001 thru 3213041 PA-32R-301T Turbo Saratoga SP 32R-8029001 thru 32R-8629008, 3229001 thru 3229003 PA-32R-301 Saratoga II HP 3213029 thru 3213103, 3246001 thru 3246244 PA-32R-301T Saratoga II TC 3257001 thru 3257439 PA-32RT-300 Lance II 32R-7885001 thru 32R-7985106 PA-32RT-300T Turbo Lance II 32R-7887001 thru 32R-7987126 PA-34-200 Seneca 34-7250001 thru 34-7450220 PA-34-200T Seneca II 34-7570001 thru 34-8170092 PA-34-220T Seneca III 34-8133001 thru 34-8633014, 3433001 thru 3433172, 3448001 thru 3448035 PA-34-220T Seneca IV 3448038 thru 3448079, 3447001 thru 3447029 PA-34-220T Seneca V / Seneca 3449001 thru 3449506 PA-44-180 Seminole 44-7995001 thru 44-8195026, 4495001 thru 4495013, 4496001 thru 4496230 PA-44-180T Turbo Seminole 44-8107001 thru 44-8207020 COMPLIANCE TIME: At owner/operator discretion. APPROVAL: The engineering aspects of this service document have been shown to comply with the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and are FAA approved. PURPOSE: This service letter announces the availability of an improved spring attachment plate for affected aircraft. This improved plate reduces the possibility of landing gear failure in service. This service letter recommends a one time inspection and, on condition, replacement of the spring attachment plates. SERVICE LETTER NO. 1331 PAGE 2 of 4 INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Verify if the aircraft is currently equipped with the factory installed or improved spring attachment plates. NOTE: Some aircraft may have previously installed the improved plates via service replacements. a. Locate the spring attachment plate on each main landing gear as shown in Figure 1. b. Measure the material thickness of each spring attachment plate. • If the thickness of the plate is 0.090 inches, no further action is required; proceed to step 3. • If the thickness of the plate is 0.063 inches, further action is required; proceed to step 2. 2. Order and replace the spring attachment plates, Piper P/N 67753-000. Refer to Chapter 32-10-00 of the applicable Piper airplane maintenance manual (AMM) or the appropriate section of the applicable Piper service manual (SM) for instructions on removal and installation of main landing gear components. Replace fastener hardware on condition. NOTE: Refer to the section index guide of the applicable service manual; the section on retractable landing gear varies between each Piper SM. 3. Make a logbook entry documenting compliance with this service letter. SERVICE LETTER NO. 1331 PAGE 3 of 4 Figure 1 Spring Attachment Plate Installation (PA-44-180 shown, other models similar) MAIN LANDING GEAR LOOKING AFT LEFT SIDE SHOWN (RIGHT SIDE OPPOSITE) VIEW B–B LOOKING FORWARD VIEW A–A LOOKING INBOARD DETAIL C SPRING ATTACHMENT PLATE (PIPER P/N 67753-000) B B A A A DETAIL C DETAIL B MEASURE HERE FWD UP INBD UP OUTBD UP SERVICE LETTER NO. 1331 PAGE 4 of 4 MATERIAL REQUIRED: On condition, two (2) each, Plate ‒ Spring Attachment, Piper P/N 67753-000, per aircraft. AVAILABILITY OF PARTS: Your Piper Approved Service Center – Find your local service center at https://www.piper.com/ EFFECTIVITY DATE: This service letter is effective on June 11, 2024. SUMMARY: Please contact your Piper Approved Service Center to make arrangements for compliance with this service letter in accordance with the compliance time indicated. NOTE: Please notify the factory of any address/ownership corrections. Changes should include aircraft model, serial number, and current owner’s name and address. Corrections and/or changes should be directed to: PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC. Attn: Customer Service 2926 Piper Drive Vero Beach, FL 32960 or: CustomerService@piper.com Please include in subject line: “Aircraft ownership update”

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