Piper PA-38 Tomahawk — Service Bulletins

This document is an Airworthiness Directive (AD) schedule for the Piper PA-38-112 (Tomahawk) aircraft, issued on 27 October 2011. It outlines mandatory inspections, modifications, and compliance requirements for various components of the aircraft to ensure safety and airworthiness. The ADs listed are applicable to specific serial number ranges and detail the necessary actions to be taken, including inspection intervals and compliance deadlines. This document serves as a critical reference for maintenance personnel and pilots operating the PA-38-112, ensuring that all safety measures are adhered to in accordance with FAA regulations.

• Modification of the aft fuselage must be completed by 31 July 1978 for specific S/Ns.
• Rudder and elevator inspections must occur at intervals not exceeding 25 hours TIS until modifications are completed.
• Control wheel modifications are required before further flight for all applicable aircraft.
• Fin forward spar attachment inspections must be completed within 5 hours TIS for specific S/Ns.
• Engine mount inspections and modifications must occur within 50 hours TIS for applicable aircraft.
• Throttle control inspections and modifications are required within 50 hours TIS for all applicable aircraft.
• Gascolator valve inspections and potential replacements must be completed by 5 January 2012.