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SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 1284B

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Overview

This document is Service Bulletin No. 1284B issued by Piper Aircraft, Inc., which supersedes the previous bulletin SB 1284A. It is mandatory for compliance and addresses the requirements for various Piper aircraft models, including the PA-38-112 Tomahawk. The bulletin primarily focuses on compliance with Lycoming Service Bulletin No. 622A, which pertains to specific magneto models used in Lycoming engines. The bulletin outlines the affected aircraft models, compliance times, and necessary actions to ensure safety and operational integrity. It is crucial for aircraft owners and maintenance personnel to follow the instructions provided to maintain compliance and safety standards.

  • This Service Bulletin No. 1284B is mandatory for compliance for the PA-38-112 Tomahawk.
  • Compliance with Lycoming Service Bulletin No. 622A is required.
  • The compliance time is at the next maintenance event, not to exceed 50 hours.
  • Affected models include various Piper aircraft, with specific serial numbers listed for some models.
  • Immediate action is required upon receipt of this bulletin.

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Service Bulletins
Year
2019
Pages
7
File size
1.6 MB
Publisher
pipercomanche.info
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Models Affected

The bulletin lists several Piper aircraft models affected by this service bulletin, including the PA-38-112 Tomahawk. Compliance is mandatory for all listed models.

Compliance Time

The compliance time for the actions outlined in this bulletin is to refer to Lycoming Service Bulletin No. 622A, which specifies that compliance should occur at the next maintenance event, not to exceed 50 hours.

Instructions

The document instructs aircraft owners and maintenance personnel to comply with Lycoming Service Bulletin No. 622A, which includes specific actions regarding magneto inspection and replacement.

Material Required

For compliance, refer to the materials specified in Lycoming SB No. 622A, which may include parts and tools necessary for the required actions.

Effectivity Date

This service bulletin is effective upon receipt, meaning that aircraft owners should act promptly to ensure compliance.

Safety notes

  • Failure to comply with this service bulletin may result in safety hazards during flight operations.

Full document text

Date: April 12, 2019 (S) SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 1284B PIPER CONSIDERS COMPLIANCE MANDATORY Piper Aircraft, Inc. 2926 Piper Drive Vero Beach, FL, U.S.A. 32960 (OVER) ATA/JASC: 7414 Service Bulletin (SB) 1284B supersedes SB 1284A in its entirety. Aircraft that were previously made compliant with SB 1284 must be made compliant with SB 1284B. Aircraft that were previously made compliant with SB 1284A are in compliance with SB 1284B. SUBJECT: LYCOMING SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 622A REASON FOR REVISION: SB 1284B corrects erroneous effectivities. MODELS AFFECTED: SERIAL NUMBERS AFFECTED: PA-22/-108/-135 Super Cub All PA-22-150/-160 Tri-Pacer All PA 23-150/-160 Apache All PA-24-180 Comanche All PA-28-140 Cherokee All PA-28-150/-160 Cherokee All PA-28-151 Warrior All PA-28-161 Cadet All PA-28-161 Warrior II All PA-28-161 Warrior III 2816110 through 2816119; 2842001 through 2842420 PA-28-180 Cherokee/Archer All PA 28-181 Archer II All PA-28-181 Archer III 2890206 through 2890231; 2843001 through 2843862 PA-28-235 Pathfinder All PA-28R-180 Arrow All PA-28R-200 Arrow/II All PA-28R-201 Arrow III 28R-7737002 through 28R-7837317; 2837001 through 2837061; 2844001 through 2844179 PA-28RT-201 Arrow IV All PA-30/-39 Twin Comanche All PA-34-200 Seneca All PA-38-112 Tomahawk All PA-44-180 Seminole 44-7995001 through 44-8195026; 4495001 through 4495013; 4496001 through 4496410 PA-44-180T Turbo Seminole All SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 1284B PAGE 2 of 2 COMPLIANCE TIME: Refer to Lycoming Service Bulletin (SB) No. 622A PURPOSE: Lycoming has released SB No. 622A, “Reprint of Slick/Champion Aerospace Service Bulletin SB1-15A,” as notification of required action for mandatory compliance with the Slick/Champion bulletin. INSTRUCTIONS: Comply with Lycoming Service Bulletin No. 622A, “Reprint of Slick/Champion Aerospace Service Bulletin SB1-15A,” attached. MATERIAL REQUIRED: Refer to Lycoming SB No. 622A, “Reprint of Slick/Champion Aerospace Service Bulletin SB1-15A,” attached. AVAILABILITY OF PARTS: See Lycoming SB No. 622A EFFECTIVITY DATE: This service bulletin is effective upon receipt. 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. Att’n: Customer Service 2926 Piper Drive Vero Beach, FL 32960 or: CustomerService@piper.com Please include in subject line: “Aircraft ownership update” ISSUED REVISED PAGE NO. REVISION MO DAY YEAR MO DAY YEAR 1 of 5 A 07 23 15 03 13 19 ©2019 Avco Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Lycoming Engines is a division of Avco Corporation. 652 Oliver Street Williamsport, PA 17701 U.S.A. Telephone +1 (877) 839-7878 (U.S. and Canada) Telephone +1 (570) 327-7222 (International) Facsimile +1 (570) 327-7101 Email Technicalsupport@lycoming.com www.lycoming.com DATE: March 13, 2019 Service Bulletin No. 622A (Supersedes Service Bulletin No. 622) Engineering Aspects are FAA Approved SUBJECT: Reprint of Slick/Champion Aerospace Service Bulletin SB1-15A MODELS AFFECTED: All Lycoming engines equipped with Slick 4200, 4300, or 4700 Series (LASAR) magnetos. TIME OF COMPLIANCE: Next maintenance event, not to exceed 50 hours REASON FOR REVISION: Release of Slick/Champion Service Bulletin SB1-15A NOTICE: Incomplete review of all the information in this document can cause errors. Read the entire Service Bulletin to make sure you have a complete understanding of the requirements. This Service Bulletin is notification of required action for mandatory compliance with Slick/Champion Aerospace Service Bulletin No. SB1-15A dated 11/12/2018, regarding Lycoming engine models with Slick 4200, 4300, or 4700 Series (LASAR) Magnetos (Serial Numbers between 08090001 thru 16071072 identified in Slick/Champion Aerospace Service Bulletin SB1-15A) approved for use on Lycoming engines. Slick/Champion Aerospace Service Bulletin No. SB1-15A dated 11/12/2018 is reprinted in its entirety as follows and is current at the time Lycoming Service Bulletin No. 622A is issued. However, compliance with this Service Bulletin is to be in accordance with the latest revision of the Slick Service Bulletin. NOTICE: Refer to the latest revision of Service Instruction No. 1443 for cross references of Slick model numbers and Lycoming part numbers. Due to the Slick Service Bulletin SB1-15A having an expanded date range (September 26, 2008 – September 1, 2016) and the possibility of magneto replacement during that time period, Lycoming is unable to publish an accurate list of potentially affected engine serial numbers. To maintain the highest level of safety possible, Lycoming is requiring the following action. Required Action NOTICE: Compliance with Slick/Champion Service Bulletin SB1-15A, or the current revision, is required, even if the magneto distributor gear assembly was replaced per instructions in the original Slick/Champion Service Bulletin SB1-15. 1. Identify all Slick 4200, 4300, or 4700 series magnetos with serial numbers of 08090001 through 16071072 installed on your Lycoming 4-cylinder engine. 2. Identify all K3822 distributor block replacement kits, and K3008 distributor gear assemblies dated September 26, 2008 through September 1, 2016 installed in the magneto or in spares inventory. 3. Obey the instructions in the attached Slick/Champion Aerospace Service Bulletin No. SB1-15A. MANDATORY SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED REVISED PAGE NO. REVISION S.B. 622 MO DAY YEAR MO DAY YEAR 2 of 5 A 07 23 15 03 13 19 ISSUED REVISED PAGE NO. REVISION S.B. 622 MO DAY YEAR MO DAY YEAR 3 of 5 A 07 23 15 03 13 19 ISSUED REVISED PAGE NO. REVISION S.B. 622 MO DAY YEAR MO DAY YEAR 4 of 5 A 07 23 15 03 13 19 ISSUED REVISED PAGE NO. REVISION S.B. 622 MO DAY YEAR MO DAY YEAR 5 of 5 A 07 23 15 03 13 19