Adding a step

My Cherokee does not have a step. Has anyone ever added one to a plane that did not have one originally?

Paul

1963 Cherokee 180 B.

Comments

  • Years ago, Piper offered a kit, part number 756-785, but the kit did not include the step, part number 65784-00.

  • Thanks. I’ll look around. It probably won’t be worth the cost.

    Paul

    1963 Cherokee 180 B.

  • Paul,
    Is the step attachment plate on your plane? Behind the flap should be a reinforced plate with bolt holes in it. If it's there, you can mount a step procured from a boneyard. Take a look.

    Scott Sherer
    Wright Brothers Master Pilot, FAA Commercial Pilot
    Aviation Director, Piper Owner Society Forum Moderator and Pipers Author.

    Need help? Let me know!

  • I don’t think so. It would be on the side and not the bottom, correct?

    Paul

    1963 Cherokee 180 B.

  • No, it's not there. See if it's on your type certificate. If not, you can't install one without the help of a DER and a wheelbarrow full of money. If it is there, you might be able to get your mechanic to install one from a boneyard.

    Scott Sherer
    Wright Brothers Master Pilot, FAA Commercial Pilot
    Aviation Director, Piper Owner Society Forum Moderator and Pipers Author.

    Need help? Let me know!

  • Where on the type certificate does it mention the step?

    Paul

    1963 Cherokee 180 B.

  • Hi Paul,
    Good question. Okay, is it in the parts manual? That should be easier

    Scott Sherer
    Wright Brothers Master Pilot, FAA Commercial Pilot
    Aviation Director, Piper Owner Society Forum Moderator and Pipers Author.

    Need help? Let me know!

  • Speaking of that step, has anyone ever stepped down from the wing and missed it, but not completely and caught the outside of your ankle on that piece of steel. :#

  • Oh yes, almost broke my leg and did a number on my shin. Not good, lol.

    Scott Sherer
    Wright Brothers Master Pilot, FAA Commercial Pilot
    Aviation Director, Piper Owner Society Forum Moderator and Pipers Author.

    Need help? Let me know!

  • I’ve had a shin shaver episode on other cherokees before.

    Paul

    1963 Cherokee 180 B.

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