SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 1405A

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Piper Piper Aircraft, Inc. 2926 Piper Drive Vero Beach, FL, U.S.A. 32960 SERVICE NO. 1405A BULLETIN PIPER CONSIDERS COMPLIANCE MANDATORY Date: October 24, 2023 Service Bulletin (SB) 1405A supersedes SB 1405 in its entirety. SUBJECT: REASON FOR REVISION: MODELS AFFECTED: PA-28-236 Dakota PA-28-151 Warrior PA-28-161 Cadet FUSELAGE SKIN RIVET INSPECTION, FS 156 To correct serial numbers. SERIAL NUMBERS AFFECTED: 28-7911002 thru 28-8611009 2811001 thru 2811050 28-7415001 thru 28-7715314 2841001 thru 2841350 2841360 thru 2841365 PA-28-161 Warrior II 28-7716001 thru 28-8616057 2816001 thru 2816105 PA-28-161 Warrior III 2816110 thru 2816119 2842001 thru 2842420 PA-28-181 Archer II 28-7690001 thru 28-8690056 2890001 thru 2890205 PA-28-181 Archer III 2890206 thru 2890231 PA-28-181 Piper Pilot 100i PA-28-201T Turbo Dakota PA-28R-201 Arrow III 2843001 thru 2881618 2881041, 28020001 thru 28020111 28-7921001 thru 28-7921095 28R-7737001, 28R-7737002 PA-28R-201T Turbo Arrow III PA-28RT-201 Arrow IV PA-28RT-201T Turbo Arrow (S) (M) 28R-7737003 thru 28R-7837317 2837001 thru 2844185 28R-7703001, 28R-7703002 thru 28R-7803373 | 2803001 thru 2803012 28R-7918002 thru 28R-8218026 28R-7931002 thru 28R-8631004 2831001 thru 2831038 PA-44-180 Seminole PA-44-180T Turbo Seminole 44-7995001 thru 44-8195026 4495001 thru 4496554 44-8107001 thru 44-8207020 ATA/JASC: 5330 (OVER) SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 1405A COMPLIANCE TIME: APPROVAL: PURPOSE: PAGE 2 of 6 To coincide with the next regularly scheduled maintenance event, but not to exceed the next 100 hours time in service The engineering aspects of this service document have been shown to comply with the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and are FAA approved. On some of the affected aircraft, one or more rivets common to the aircraft skin and the outboard flange of the Fuselage Station (F.S.) 156.00 frame may be missing. This service bulletin provides instructions to inspect, and on condition, install the missing rivets. INSTRUCTIONS: NOTE: The temporary removal of interior components, fairings and/or access panels may be required in order to accomplish these instructions. NOTE: The instructions that follow are applicable as follows: • For PA-28 series aircraft, instructions apply only to the right side of the aircraft. 1. 2. • For PA-44 series aircraft, instructions apply to both the left and right sides of the aircraft. NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, installed rivets shall conform to the requirements stated in Chapter 4, Section 4 of FAA Advisory Circular AC 43.13-1B. NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, dimensions are in inches. Locate the portion of the aircraft skin in the vicinity of F.S. 156.00, as shown in Detail A of Figure 1. Inspect for the presence of the 6 rivets. ⋅ . If all 6 rivets are installed as shown, then the rivet count conforms to type design at this location. No rework is required. Proceed to step 4. If one or more rivets are missing, then rework is required. Proceed to step 2. Install MS20470AD4 series rivets as required to conform to type design as shown in Detail A of Figure 1. Dimensions shown are nominal, with a tolerance of +/- 0.03 inches. Adjust rivet locations from dimensions shown as needed to achieve the following constraints: • Maintain minimum edge distance of at least 0.22 inches from the edge of all parts in the stack up. Piper Part No. 279-179 279-506 279-108 279-359 279-240 Table 1 ACCEPTABLE EPOXY PRIMERS Vendor Product Name PPG Aerospace PRC-DeSoto AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings Deft, Inc. Axalta (formerly DuPont) Vendor Product Number EWDE072A/B 10P8-10NF / EC-283 10P30-5/EC-275 44GN036 Axalta Epoxy 13550S SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 1405A • Maintain a minimum rivet spacing of at least 0.38 inches from all adjacent rivets. PAGE 3 of 6 3. 4. Finish all bare metal surfaces by applying a primer that conforms to MIL-PRF-85582 Type 1 Class C2, or any of the primers listed in Table 1. For exterior surfaces, apply a top coat of Axalta Imron paint in a color to match adjacent surfaces. Make a logbook entry documenting compliance with this service bulletin. SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 1405A PAGE 4 of 6 -DETAIL A PA-28 SHOWN, PA-44 SIMILAR Figure 1 (Sheet 1 of 2) Inspection Area for Missing Rivets SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 1405A 4 EQUAL SPACES 0.52 IN 0.32 IN 0.32 IN NOTE: Some of the affected aircraft may not have the window and baggage door features shown. FS 156.00 DETAIL A RIGHT SIDE VIEW OF AIRCRAFT SKIN Figure 1 (Sheet 2 of 2) Inspection Area for Missing Rivets 0.32 IN TYPICAL PAGE 5 of 6 INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF 6 RIVETS SHOWN UP -WINDOW OPENING -BAGGAGE DOOR OPENING FWD SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 1405A MATERIAL REQUIRED: AVAILABILITY OF PARTS: As required, MS20470AD4 series rivets Procure locally or at your Piper Approved Service Center - Find your local service center at https://www.piper.com/ EFFECTIVITY DATE: This service bulletin is effective on October 25, 2023. PAGE 6 of 6 SUMMARY: Applicable factory participation is limited to new aircraft in warranty at the time of compliance. Factory participation will remain in effect for a period of time not to exceed 180 days from the effectivity date of this service bulletin. Please contact your Piper Approved Service Center to make arrangements for compliance with this service bulletin 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"