PA-25 260 Pawnee C — Piper Aircraft PA-25 260 Pawnee C

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Piper Aircraft PA-25 260 Pawnee C manuals & documents
29 documents on Sprinkle — POH, checklist, flight manual and related references. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document is a statement by Kenneth Sorenson regarding the use of Piper PA-25 Pawnee aircraft for glider towing operations. It provides insights into the operational status of PA-25s within the gliding community, particularly focusing on their use in towing gliders. The statement is based on a survey conducted among organizations and individuals involved in soaring operations across the United States. The document aims to inform stakeholders about the prevalence and reliance on the PA-25 for glider towing, highlighting the number of aircraft and organizations involved in such operations. It serves as a response to a proposed FAA Airworthiness Directive applicable to the Piper PA-25.
- 121 organizations and individuals surveyed regarding PA-25 glider towing.
- 143 PA-25 aircraft are used exclusively for glider towing.
- 97 organizations operate at least one PA-25 for glider towing.
- 71 organizations rely solely on the PA-25 for towing.
- 15 small commercial operations use 33 Pawnee PA-25s for glider training.
Airworthiness Directives
- Statement of Kenneth Sorenson regarding the use of Pawnee PA-25s for glider towing2025· 1 pages· 269 KB· via www.ssa.org
- Statement of Ronald Ridenour2025· 3 pages· 229 KB· via www.ssa.org
- Airworthiness Directives for the Piper PA-25 Pawnee2025· 7 pages· 980 KB· via members.gliding.co.uk
- Airworthiness Directives; LAVIAARGENTINA S.A. Airplanes2025· 22 pages· 9.2 MB· via www.ssa.org
- SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES1999· 12 pages· 197 KB· via services.casa.gov.au
- FAA Comment Letter — PA-25 Piper Pawnee Wing Spar AD· 4 pages· 26 KB· via downloads.regulations.gov
Service Bulletins
Supplemental Type Certificate
Weight And Balance
Emergency Procedures
Type Certificate
Pilot's Operating Handbook
- Midair collision involving Jabiru J430, VH-EDJ, and Piper PA-25-235, VH-SPA2025· 66 pages· 2.2 MB· via www.atsb.gov.au
- Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-25, PA-25-235, and PA-25-280 Airplanes1989· 4 pages· 1.2 MB· via archives.federalregister.gov
- Pilot's Operating Handbook for the Piper PA-25 Pawnee· 58 pages· 2.6 MB· via www.airsailing.org
- Pilot's Operating Handbook· 85 pages· 1.3 MB· via flsc.org
- Pilot's Operating Handbook· 96 pages· 4.1 MB· via www.soarccsc.com
Checklist
Flight Manual
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